Buying a Business

[rccp50]

I am an Engineer and an MBA working with an internet/software company. I would like to move to the US by buying an established business in the US. My questions are:

1. Is it possible for that company to sponsor my H1B visa ?

2. If so, what are the minimum criteria that the said business must have ?

3. Should I initiate the H1B process before transferring the business in my name or after ?

Answers to these would be highly appreciated. Thanks

[DryIce]

**** - I am novice to Business. Want to know some ideas on how to accomplish certain tasks, within my business. Can you post your email id, so that I can contact you by email ? This is just for an exchange of ideas.

[rccp50]

Thanks Joe

This was of great help

[DryIce]

I started a business recently. I want to hire people and place them. One of the aspects is ....How to develop the business contacts.

Also, I am in a dilemma as to whether I should employ the people first and then try to place them or to get the position first and employ the people for that position.

Probably I am in the wrong line of thought, so I want to konw of some more ideas on how to resolve this chicken-egg problem. But I am of the opinion that others might have better ideas than me. So, please putforward your ideas.

[DryIce]

Thank you for expressing your opinion. I too am an Engineer. The mindset is, to get isolated and concentrate on our work (and mostly facinated by technical aspects of everything). But I belive that human being can be trained. Slowly, I am evolving to be people's man. And it is important for everyone to be involved with a lot of people (constructively) atleast in a Business Oriented country like USA.

But what you said gave me a good idea. Where ever I worked before, I had a very good reputation for my deligence and honesty. I will try on those lines now.

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Pls elaborate on what the local User groups are .. I want to try that way too.
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Let us keep the discussion alive, by getting in touch on this forum, atleast once in a week.

Thank you.

[DryIce]

Thank you for a prompt response. I will try the Local user groups now. In the first year of my business, I am showing a five digit turnover. My target for next year is a six digit turnover. Trying all viable means to achieve that. Will definitely keep you posted on my progress.