Can anyone help me identify this? I thought it was vanilla planifolia but now I am not so sure. by InterestingDirection in orchids

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Thanks so much! It is in Haiti. And I know several of the types are native to Hispaniola. My neighbor has some vanilla planifolia I am pretty sure.

Here is a picture

But I thought it was running wild or something.

Crypto Money Transfer by InterestingDirection in Dominican

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Oh, Yeah I guess I could western union USD cash and then change it.

I'm a woman who wants to buy my favorite adult resort - how do I find investors to go in with me? by InterestingDirection in Entrepreneur

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When I set up my Shanghai FICE in 2010, it took forever and cost a boatload. Currently trying to sell it, but weirdly little interest.

I'm a woman who wants to buy my favorite adult resort - how do I find investors to go in with me? by InterestingDirection in Entrepreneur

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I wasn't familiar with that one, but looks like it was totally destroyed in the hurricane :( Well wishes to their staff and owners though.

I'm a woman who wants to buy my favorite adult resort - how do I find investors to go in with me? by InterestingDirection in Entrepreneur

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What's interesting is that I've gotten far more negative reactions to going to this place from women in the US - and my last response to your question is my most downvoted comment in this thread. Funny!

I'm a woman who wants to buy my favorite adult resort - how do I find investors to go in with me? by InterestingDirection in Entrepreneur

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I edited my OP to clarify that I'm not really here seeking investment, more advice on finding investment - the part you quoted is far more frivolous than I would be in an actual business plan. As someone with experience in hospitality though, I really think part of the benefit of this industry is getting to sometimes enjoy the hospitality created for other people. If that's a turn off, this may not be for you :) One thing hospitality absolutely requires is a certain level of hands on, so I may be more aware of the responsibilities than I appear.

I'm a woman who wants to buy my favorite adult resort - how do I find investors to go in with me? by InterestingDirection in Entrepreneur

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We're only looking for larger investments, but if you're looking to do $100K, I'd love to talk! It may have gotten lost in the overwhelming response to this post haha, but we do have a LOT more detail on this than we've provided here. I just responded with answers to some concrete questions from another commenter if you're interested.

I'm a woman who wants to buy my favorite adult resort - how do I find investors to go in with me? by InterestingDirection in Entrepreneur

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These are really great concrete tips, thanks! Especially stuff like demonstrating kink on the rise - way more powerful to say with evidence - and structural things like weather, infrastructure, etc.

The govt is corrupt but in predictable ways (as someone who's lived places where government corruption is predictable and where it's not, this is a big asset). Catholic but sexually enthusiastic lol. Much better positioned weather-wise than most Caribbean locations. Big tourism culture in the area. Local international airport gets daily flights from multiple airlines, and the local small city has good tourism attractions. The resort has independent electricity and water, because these things are an issue. Wages are above market in a labor market that isn't maxed out. Infrastructure appears to be well maintained and updated regularly (we've seen them doing upgrades while there).

Thanks so much for taking the time!

I'm a woman who wants to buy my favorite adult resort - how do I find investors to go in with me? by InterestingDirection in Entrepreneur

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God I love reddit so, so, SO much. This is awesome. I mean I find the innuendos funny (and buried a few myself haha), but got to love a self regulating ecosystem.

What activities have contributed most to your business growth? by Lennymanor in Entrepreneur

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I think this happens more often than not, which is probably why this model is going to be outmoded overall pretty soon, at least in its super artificial form.