Bert Vierstra
Some of you may have noticed some changes on [url="http://www.bali-information.com"]http://www.bali-information.com[/url] , the company name has changed and some extra features are added. This property website I have been running add-hoc, became already more and more serious, but now its a very serious thing and takes all my time. One day I met Arnout, a Dutch guy living in Bali for about a year, having a real estate franchise from a Bali based agent, where he became frustrated with the things happening there. He wanted to talk with me about making a website for him because he wanted to start for himself. From one came the other, and now we both own the PMA where he has been operating with since his start. All the official license are there (and taxes), sigh. We have a nice office in Seminyak, near the Oberoi Hotel and Ku-de-ta. Suddenly I am director of a company with a staff of 5; 4 Indonesians, and a Dutch girl, allthough there is no real hierarchy. We are busy getting to know eachother, and its a great team. Because of all the changes things are a bit hectic, but all the motivation from everyone is there to make it a success.Me living in Lovina at the beginning seemed not really a big disadvantage, but this idea quickly changed. I want to be there at the office. Dewi has just gone to university here, and has all her friends and family here, so just packing our bags, would make here really unhappy. So I will divide my time between the south and the north of Bali. I have rented a house in Renon (Sanur), still some distance from Seminyak, but it saves me a mountain to drive over. Its a big change. I started off in Bali living on the floor of a taditional "house" in a small village, and now I live (half of the time) near McDonalds. But I am looking forward to it. Its nice to have everything at hand. (Like traffic jams :) )Tomorrow I am going to get some AC's and Furniture etc for my second home in Bali.[b]Cooperation Discontinued[/b]
matsaleh
Good luck with your new business and your second home, Bert. Interesting company name....Faithful Earth, Trusty Land?
Bert Vierstra
Thanks....Land of the believers, Believing Land or something...
behemoth
Hi Bert. I just now saw this post. Good luck on your new venture. I'm sure it will be difficult commuting between two homes, but it does sound like a great opportunity. I am also really happy to hear that Dewi is in University! Kudos to both of you! :D
Thorsten
Good luck to you Bert and Dewi,and all my best wishes to your new company.After you made some negative experiences on Bali, it looks like now everything is perfect, I'm glad for you and also envy you a little bit.best regardsThorstenPS: Ro...., beemoth !!! I'm really happy to see, you are still allive ;-)RegardsThorsten
Tracey
Awesome news Bert... Iam sure we all wish you & your company the greatest of success!Might catch up with you there on our next trip over!?
Bert Vierstra
Thanks.. You are welcome Tracey....
Thorsten
What a great site Bert !Cannot get enough of it, you should translate into German, think here would be many potential customers for this.Especially the short term rentals are very interesting.
Bert Vierstra
Thanks Thorsten..But we can hardy keep up with the english speaking ones...
Tracey
Lizzie keeps us on our toes with the proof reading!!! hee Hee HEE
