Take a Professional Approach, Use Contracts and Invoices

Contracts protect both you and your counterpart, helping progress without putting either party in a bind.

Avoid dealing with those who operate without invoices. Any illegal or incorrect business can cause future problems and bring additional issues.

Do everything in writing. Even specify partial refunds in contracts if the work is not completed. In developed European countries, no one can interfere with the flow of official documents. Officials are the main determinants, and a consultant can only support you by establishing timely and accurate communication with authorities.

Close Friends Are Just Friends

I know many people who have had issues coming here with their friends. Sometimes, a close friend hasn’t established their system and, unintentionally, gets involved in wrongdoings. Sometimes, they expect you to support their problems, and their expectations do not align with yours.

People who have experienced trauma look for others who can overcome their traumas. You end up in a loop. You should implement your plans. If your friend is not a professional consultant, do not believe everything they say.

Be Patient and Progress Step by Step

European business processes operate more slowly than in Turkey, and combined with document intensity, it is genuinely challenging. Adding managers and partners with residency makes it more accessible.

Keep Track of Document Flow

Obtain information about document flow and discuss the process in detail. Ensure all your questions are answered mutually. Everything should be in writing.

Low-Cost Services May Not Be Useful

Everything has a cost, and a team that does not make a profit will also cause you to lose. Services obtained below cost will bring you nothing but problems and bad experiences. They will waste your time and money and wear you down psychologically.

Those Who Travel Without a Plan Will Get Stuck on the Road

Plan, plan, plan. Always have alternative plans ready. Have your contingency fund prepared. Determine what you will do if things go wrong or processes are slow. The “let’s start and see” approach can sometimes lead to problems.

Request On-Site or Online Live Meetings

Seeing where the people you will be working with operate and meeting their team is extremely important to understand mutual expectations. This also helps build better social relationships.

Make Payments As Work Is Completed

You can make partial upfront payments for services received and the remaining payments as the work is completed. However, if the consultant has a team, a fixed workplace, a contract, and business references, making early payments is no problem.