How to get started in Canada

[Ashli Norton]

guys guys guys, the hostility take it down a notch. so many things 2 address, in so little time. i understand the hostility. 1st the franchise - probably one of the few doing it(never gonna say the only, b/c i dont know) have family and friends in different areas, that have seen how much money I have made in the field, and I get the business, while they do it, it is as simple as that, and any1 who wants 2 join can. dude, the guys who started subway, im sure said HE is expanding 2nd - yes the site is in my sig. i cud add plenty of others if u guys would like, lol. 3rd - i do need 2 do my homework, thats what im tryin 2 do in here, ppl HELP ME OUT,lol geesh. u guys. 4th - i am going to say again I AM NEW to the field, the field of PROFESSIONAL, and LICENSED inspections. ive (well let me rephrase for this group, lol, MY COMPANY) done residential inspections (drive by inspections, occupancy reports) and property preservation work for years (lock changes, grass cut, evictions, REO/BPOS etc.)

so since spilling my resume all over the pages, lol. back to the help, lol. thanks to every1 who provided.

any1 know of any big asset management companies in canada that i could try, some list of some, etc.

[Stephen W. Stanczyk]

You come into our house with stories of home inspection businesses in Georgia, Florida, California and Wisconsin yet don't understand the basic premise of the industry. Now you claim that there are family and friends seeing how much money you have made in the field.

Then there is the writing style with the overuse of the "lol" to try and disarm everyone into thinking your are just a friendly guy.

So what is the name of YOUR COMPANY. What is the name of any of the companies that have done inspections? Could it be Wuraweb? or maybe Skytorch? Or maybe a new scam web business trying to take advantage of others?

If you have something to sell, then just post it. Just don't waste our time the the BS.

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Hmmm...interesting...and suspicious...

Originally Posted by Ashli Norton

guys guys guys, the hostility take it down a notch. so many things 2 address, in so little time. What's the hurry? i understand the hostility. 1st the franchise - probably one of the few doing it(never gonna say the only, b/c i dont know) have family and friends in different areas, that have seen how much money I have made in the field, and I get the business, while they do it, And their experience is??? it is as simple as that, and any1 who wants 2 join can. Sounds like ASHI!!! dude, the guys who started subway, im sure said HE is expanding I'm pretty sure just about anyone can make a sandwich!!! 2nd - yes the site is in my sig. i cud add plenty of others if u guys would like, How about starting with yours??? lol. 3rd - i do need 2 do my homework, thats what im tryin 2 do in here, You came to the right place if you're serious. First step is becomming a member. ppl HELP ME OUT,lol geesh. u guys. 4th - i am going to say again I AM NEW to the field, How can you franchise something you know nothing about??? the field of PROFESSIONAL, and LICENSED inspections. ive (well let me rephrase for this group, lol, MY COMPANY) Yet to be seen...where's your website??? done residential inspections You just said you are new to the field!!! Which is it??? (drive by inspections, occupancy reports) and property preservation work for years (lock changes, grass cut, evictions, REO/BPOS etc.) You have no idea what a home inspection entails, do you??? Certainly not changing locks and cutting the grass !!!

so since spilling my resume all over the pages, lol. back to the help, lol. Your excessive LOL's reek of the spam crap we all get!!! Only one person on this MB can pull that off, and he is a very well respected member). thanks to every1 who provided.

any1 know of any big asset management companies in canada that i could try, some list of some, etc. Just can't stop, can you? You have been all over this MB with very unusual questions. Not what would be considered normal for a newbie!!!

In the words of Andrew 'Dice' Clay..."Un-f-ckingbelievable" !!!

Suggestion...try some honesty !!!

[rwand1]

Yeah, try some honesty with the website link you provided.

[Ashli Norton]

So im assuming u guys r choosing not 2 help. OK!!!! Thanks for something 2 the members b4. I will restate newbie in the professional and licensed world of inspections, did residential inspections and property preservation work before .

The bandwagon effect, truly works in here. That is great.

Nothing to sell my ppl, nothing to sell!!!

Ayyy, and instead of being the unprofessional and unskilled analyst you all are trying to be, are you guys supposed to be doing inspections. OOOOO im anticipating all the hate posts,lol. So cute you guys!!!

[Jason1]

Originally Posted by Ashli Norton

guys guys guys, the hostility take it down a notch. so many things 2 address, in so little time. i understand the hostility. 1st the franchise - probably one of the few doing it(never gonna say the only, b/c i dont know) have family and friends in different areas, that have seen how much money I have made in the field, and I get the business, while they do it, it is as simple as that, and any1 who wants 2 join can. dude, the guys who started subway, im sure said HE is expanding 2nd - yes the site is in my sig. i cud add plenty of others if u guys would like, lol. 3rd - i do need 2 do my homework, thats what im tryin 2 do in here, ppl HELP ME OUT,lol geesh. u guys. 4th - i am going to say again I AM NEW to the field, the field of PROFESSIONAL, and LICENSED inspections. ive (well let me rephrase for this group, lol, MY COMPANY) done residential inspections (drive by inspections, occupancy reports) and property preservation work for years (lock changes, grass cut, evictions, REO/BPOS etc.)

so since spilling my resume all over the pages, lol. back to the help, lol. thanks to every1 who provided.

any1 know of any big asset management companies in canada that i could try, some list of some, etc.

If you want to come across as a professional, you may want to write like one. I have seen fifth graders with better writing skills, like it or not it tells a lot about you.

[Ashli Norton]

ya that conversational shorthand spelling and the use of phrases really proved that. wasnt tryin 2 get the pulitzer, lol

[George A. H. Luck]

"Its not easy to get into the US these days without good paperwork and a valid reason. I travel quite a bit to the US for "company meetings" and then I do some work during my time there. But the US is as fanatical about working in the US illegally as they are terrorists."

Unless you walk into the country through the southern border and then you will automatically get sent to the head of the line and screw all the people trying to get into the Excited States 'legally'!

[Ashli Norton]

Thanks 4 letting me know, ya someone said early dont tell them its for work, I'll remember that. I wonder what is a good thing to tell them, looks like I need more planning, b/c if they keep seeing me coming up there, it will look funny. I guess I can run different crews and it wont be that bad. HMMMM...need my thinking cap. Off topic, but its funny how great they control the Canadian border and not the Mexican interesting. I wonder if Mexico has alot of foreclosures, jk,lol!!! That actually would be interesting what they do, I sound too American.

Hey gluck , what was the "company meetings" about ,what do u really do up there,lol!!!

[rwand1]

They do control the Mexican border points. Its the other border areas that are gaps in the controlled access points.

Your questions and statements lead me to believe you are misleading us. Why would anyone in the inspection biz state side want to come up here to work let alone send different crews? Give us a break.

[Stephen W. Stanczyk]

Originally Posted by Ashli Norton

Thanks 4 letting me know, ya someone said early dont tell them its for work, I'll remember that. I wonder what is a good thing to tell them, looks like I need more planning, b/c if they keep seeing me coming up there, it will look funny. I guess I can run different crews and it wont be that bad.

So now you are willing to lie to to border guards to get work. That's real good. You really need to work on your credibility.

The people on this board are more than helpful to even non-members when it does not appear that we are being scammed. The writing style, the statements you make and the questions you ask all lead me to believe that there is an underlying motive to you coming to the board. Whether it is to sell something or run a scam, it just doesn't feel right.

The question you still have not answered is: What is the name of your inspection company that you are franchising? Or even the name of your inspection company that YOU perform inspections for? Answer the questions. Give yourself some credibility. Maybe then you will get the answers to your questions.

[lcapaul]

Originally Posted by rcooke

Canada is a little more relaxed then the USA.
I know When I go south they ask me where I am going and what am I going to do.
I have heard of people being blocked from entering the USA when they said they had a job to do.

I have a very different view of the equality of opportunity for Canadians and Americans being able to work in each others countries, it is much easier for Canadians to come here to work than it is for Americans to move North and work, it's not so bad if you have a job offer in Canada, but to move there and attempt to start a business is much more difficult, you guys have this "No Compete" thing, I could not move to Nelson B.c., which I would love to do, and start a Home Inspection Business IF I were to be in competition with a local Inspection business. Here in North Idaho it's just the opposite, many Canadian Companies move here to avoid your taxes, and we are much closer than Mexico, and the wages are just a little higher here than in Mexico, and they can use Made in the USA here.

The last I looked the Canadian dollar was .95 U.S., seeing as my retirements are in U.S. $$$$ it's now too expensive to move there. I may even sell some recreation property I have on Arrow Lake, that I bought when the Canadian dollar was .66 U.S., nearly a 30% profit just on the exchange rate. I love B.C.

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by lcapaul

I have a very different view of the equality of opportunity for Canadians and Americans being able to work in each others countries, it is much easier for Canadians to come here to work than it is for Americans to move North and work, it's not so bad if you have a job offer in Canada, but to move there and attempt to start a business is much more difficult, you guys have this "No Compete" thing, I could not move to Nelson B.c., which I would love to do, and start a Home Inspection Business IF I were to be in competition with a local Inspection business. Here in North Idaho it's just the opposite, many Canadian Companies move here to avoid your taxes, and we are much closer than Mexico, and the wages are just a little higher here than in Mexico, and they can use Made in the USA here.

The last I looked the Canadian dollar was .95 U.S., seeing as my retirements are in U.S. $$$$ it's now too expensive to move there. I may even sell some recreation property I have on Arrow Lake, that I bought when the Canadian dollar was .66 U.S., nearly a 30% profit just on the exchange rate. I love B.C.

Sorry I guess I just might have a little more information on this subject then you do .
I can remember when the Canadian Dollar $1;18 US instead of now $.95 US
My wife had a ceramic Business for years and I was involved in constantly.
I have seen hundreds yes more then 100 teachers come to Canada and teach classes make many many Dollars and go back to the USA and never pay taxes to either country.
Most had motor homes Back when very few people could afford motor homes .
One had his motor home broke into and had closes to $100,000;00 in cash taken .
He would not report it to the police for fear the Tax people might find out about his under the table wages.
I do not know how many homes you have inspected for Canadians but I sure have done a lot for Americans that come to work in Canada for two years and go back to the USA.
I worked many years in Heavy Construction and lots of US companies sent up there people to work in Canada to learn our methods of doing things . Equipment purchased in the USA would send their installers here to install it.. You talk about having place in Canada and how it has increased in Value plus the increase in the exchange rate. Our Dollar has not increased in value it is your Dollar that has gone down just compair it to the world currencies I have been told this is because your government is spending more then other countries feel they can afford to .
My son is and example where you are wrong his US wife came to Canada and was able to get a work permit with much less paper work and hoops to jump through the she had to do she was working here much faster.
You talk about having a cottage in Canada , Most Americans I know bring their supplies Boats and furnitures up too their cottages , this is not allowed the other way for most things.
I am not complaining and saying things should be changed not in the least , I except the way things are done and feel we both have great countries and no where else compares in my openion.

[lcapaul]

You missed my point Roy, if an American is offered a Job in Canada then there is not much problem with him moving there for at least the duration of the Job, to move there on a permantant basis is much different, and it is much easier for Canadians to move south than for us to move North. I can live there but I have to leave for a day or so every 6 months or so.

My point was about starting a business in Canada as an American and becoming a permanant resident. Like I said, I cannot start a Home Inspection Business in Nelson B.C. as an American, if I would be in competition with a Canadian Inspector, but that same Canadian Inspector could move here and compete against me.

There is not as big a problem setting up a business there if there are no competitors in the local area, up there you get the American Teachers, here we get the Canadian Nurses and medical people, along with Canadian manufacturing companies, which is fine with me.

I do remember back in the 70's when the Canadian dollar was higher than the U.S., we may see than again. Myself I wouldn't mind seeing the U.S. and Canada convert to the Euro, or establish a single currency for both countries.

I just inspected a house for some Americans who returned to the U.S. because of the exchange rate and taxes, after living in Edmonton for more than 20 years, they are in the same situation as me, retirement in U.S. Dollars makes Cnada expensive now days. Like many of the Northern States there is a very close historical relationship with neighboring States and Provinces across the border.

I live in Kootenai County Idaho, Nelson BC sits on Kootenai Lake. Back in the late 1800's and early 1900's people flowed back and forth following the Mining and Logging jobs, many of the old families around here have family on both sides of the Border, here there are more Statues and monuments to David Thompson than there are for Lewis and Clark, if Thompson had been a little faster getting down the Columbia River, we might be Canadian.

Are you going to need a passport next March to visit the U.S.? We're going to need one, not to enter Canada, but to get back into the U.S. I wonder how many Mexcian Illegals will be required to have one.

You talk about having a cottage in Canada , Most Americans I know bring their supplies Boats and furnitures up too their cottages , this is not allowed the other way for most things.

No I only have a little acreage, no Cottage, no electricity, and boat access only. We are not allowed to bring many items into Canada, fruits, meat, etc. I've been on Canadian Sailboats entering the U.S., they seem to go through much the same restrictions and inspections as I do when entering Canada, your Customs people are usually a lot more friendly though and have been that way since long before 9/11. About the only thing we bring with us when we come to Canada is maybe some soda snacks for the trip, the rest we buy locally, expecially "Old Woodenhead Beer".

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[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by lcapaul

You missed my point Roy, if an American is offered a Job in Canada then there is not much problem with him moving there for at least the duration of the Job, to move there on a permantant basis is much different, and it is much easier for Canadians to move south than for us to move North. I can live there but I have to leave for a day or so every 6 months or so.

My point was about starting a business in Canada as an American and becoming a permanant resident. Like I said, I cannot start a Home Inspection Business in Nelson B.C. as an American, if I would be in competition with a Canadian Inspector, but that same Canadian Inspector could move here and compete against me.

There is not as big a problem setting up a business there if there are no competitors in the local area, up there you get the American Teachers, here we get the Canadian Nurses and medical people, along with Canadian manufacturing companies, which is fine with me.

I do remember back in the 70's when the Canadian dollar was higher than the U.S., we may see than again. Myself I wouldn't mind seeing the U.S. and Canada convert to the Euro, or establish a single currency for both countries.

I just inspected a house for some Americans who returned to the U.S. because of the exchange rate and taxes, after living in Edmonton for more than 20 years, they are in the same situation as me, retirement in U.S. Dollars makes Cnada expensive now days. Like many of the Northern States there is a very close historical relationship with neighboring States and Provinces across the border.

I live in Kootenai County Idaho, Nelson BC sits on Kootenai Lake. Back in the late 1800's and early 1900's people flowed back and forth following the Mining and Logging jobs, many of the old families around here have family on both sides of the Border, here there are more Statues and monuments to David Thompson than there are for Lewis and Clark, if Thompson had been a little faster getting down the Columbia River, we might be Canadian.

Are you going to need a passport next March to visit the U.S.? We're going to need one, not to enter Canada, but to get back into the U.S. I wonder how many Mexcian Illegals will be required to have one.

I keep A US$ chequing account so I do not get caught in the Plastic money changers .
I think it is 2.5 % each way.
I agree we all would be better of with one money Could care less what they use or callit . Many do not know it cost money to sell back and forth .
The money changers love it US$ to Canadian$ or Canadian$ to US$ looses value. Products cost more and the money changers make money.
I guess its a wash on who is correct about getting a job.
I think when you get a new Government the Pass port could go away for driving across. Watertown New York Buffalo NY and most other border states do not want or need for a pass post. They are hurting Big time with very few Canadians shopping there with the border restrictions. 10 or more hours are common for trucking getting across and it is the public who have to pay for these hold ups with higher costs.
Mrs Clinton Keeps trying to stir the pot on how many terrorists come from Canada and this is hog wash she keeps telling how many involved in 9/11 came from Canada Wrong .
She is just trying to get votes , Canada and USA are by far each others biggest trading partners and need each other like family..
Yes you are correct for years we have been able to cross and many live with property and homes on the border.