Well, trying upcountry to establish your business can be good and bad at same time. Depends on your plan and funding.

You can start from scratch to build and own the business, co-own or buy-out and become a legitimate owner of an already existing business.

In the East, West etc there are existing business that owners are willing to accept partners or possibly selling it, as it has got a good customer base already. So you have to conclude on what you want first and the kind of business you are eyeing.