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Opportunity Awaits with Aaron HenriquesAuthor: Aaron Henriques
I'm Aaron Henriques, a British expat, business investor and entrepreneur who buys simple businesses. I own multiple businesses in the UK and Dubai and am a former police officer. Ready to transform your financial journey and build wealth? You're in the right place! Here, I share my own real-world, no-nonsense, ad-free insights to empower you to seize lucrative opportunities in business and investing. Be part of something bigger and let's grow together! Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Florida vs UK: Where Should I Buy My Next Business?
Episode 36
Sunday, 21 June, 2026
Where do I actually want to build my next business? I'm driving through Tampa on Tesla FSD, thinking out loud about the biggest decision I'm facing right now: In this raw, unfiltered episode recorded entirely while driving along Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa, Florida, I break down the real considerations behind this decision: Why Dubai is no longer in the picture despite still visiting The SBA loan changes that just made US business acquisition harder for non-citizens Why I'm planning to sell my cleaning business after 12-13 years The financial reality of buying a viable US business without easy leverage UK vs US regulation, innovation and business climate The network problem when you don't know anyone in a new country Why buying a business beats starting from scratch every time If you're thinking about relocating your business, acquiring in a new country, or just trying to figure out where you actually want to build your future, this one's for you. Moving abroad or splitting time between countries? Roam Rule helps you track tax residency days, visa limits, Schengen stays and your travel record from iPhone: https://roamrule.com/download/oa Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction: Driving Through Tampa on Tesla FSD 00:01:39 Florida vs UK vs Dubai: Evaluating My Options 00:03:05 SBA Loan Changes and Financing Challenges 00:03:55 The Visa Process and Timeline Considerations 00:04:54 Network and Family Considerations 00:05:53 Why Buying a Business Beats Starting from Scratch 00:06:55 Planning to Sell My Cleaning Business 00:08:23 Other Business Assets and Exit Strategy 00:09:17 UK Business Acquisition as an Alternative Path 00:10:05 Why I'm Leaving Dubai Behind 00:10:41 The UK's Anti-Business Climate 00:12:09 Why Florida Feels Like Home 00:12:57 Innovation Gap: US vs UK Regulation 00:13:56 The Importance of Building a Network 00:14:42 My UK Property as a Base or Holiday Home 00:15:12 Focusing 100% on Making the US Move Happen 00:16:15 Financial Requirements for a Viable US Business 00:17:29 Scoping Out Florida Like a Local 00:18:26 Learning from Others Who Made the Move 00:19:52 Final Thoughts and Wrapping Up #MakeBiggerMoves #BiggerMoves #aaronhenray #FloridaBusiness #BusinessAcquisition #Relocation #UKvsFlorida #EntrepreneurLife #TampaBusiness #SBALoan #BusinessStrategy #ExpatLife © 2025 Handlr Media Ltd. All rights reserved. This content is for general information only and does not constitute financial, legal, or other professional advice. We may include affiliate links and could earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Full disclaimer: https://aaronhenriques.com/disclaimer
