| Moving to the country? | |
| I did! I left Toronto 8 years ago and had some big surprises. Now I consult with city folk planning to move to the country. Let me help you plan your transition - sharing my experience with you first hand. People often say to me "Wish I'd know about you when I first moved. Life here is a lot different than I thought." Like how much wood you need for winter! This is a good time to buy. The average baby boomer hits cottage buying time in the next 5 years for retreats, vacations and in preparation for retirement. There is already a major shortage of properties on water in Ontario. Prices will skyrocket. Call or e-mail me first to discuss your needs. It's free. Which community? Home or cottage etc. | |
| Consultations | |
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My advice is generally applicable to country life, but specific
to cottage country, Ontario: Parry Sound, Muskoka, Haliburton, Kawarthas,
Algonquin. Consults cover how to choose your community and property;
the real cost of living up north; dealing with culture shock and
the hunt; problems with new technology; finding jobs, friends and
doctors etc. Incomes drop a lot in the country, along with costs.
What are the income and unemployment stats in your chosen community?
You'll get realistic ideas to supplement income and resources to
start your own home business, but can you get a private telephone
line? If not, you can't have a fax, answering machine or internet
for business. For some tips, visit me at www.ruralroutes.com/countrynewcomer |
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| Fees | |
| $60 includes 1/2 hour research, 1 hour consultation by email, phone or mail plus 15 pages tips, internet links and your questions. | |
| Coming Soon | |
| My new E book (pay online & I e-mail it to you) a journal of my life up north | |
| As Seen In | |
| National Post, Globe & Mail, Business Woman Canada Magazine, www.cottagelink.com (September 2002) | |
| Other Services | |
| Editing,
research, writing, geneology, calligraphy, office organizer, guided
tours (Bancroft only). Speaking Engagements. |
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| Member | |
| Women
in Rural Economic Development Bancroft Chamber of Commerce |
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| Contact | |
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E-mail or 6l3-332-2827 Feedback on my service and web site is appreciated. |
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| Visit | |
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For National Post article on my services and Jane Christmas' new
book on country living, click
here |