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Made in Portugal is the go-to podcast brought to you by Raquel Batista of Lighthouse Consulting for entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to thrive in the Portuguese market. Whether you’re navigating complex regulations, overcoming cultural differences, or adapting your business strategy to local demands, we’ve got you covered. Join us as we share expert insights, real-life success stories, and practical tips to help you make informed decisions, build local connections, and turn challen ...
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Send us a text Deborah holds a Master’s degree in Intercultural Psychology and is a certified coach, trainer, and NLP practitioner. Her mission is to help you conquer expat challenges and thrive in your new life. Using a range of tools, including 1-1 coaching, group programs, online courses, workshops, and the Expat Journey Program Membership. She …
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Episode 12 - The Unretirees - A New Life in Portugal
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Send us a text In this episode of Beyond Bacalhau, Raquel Batista interviews Matt and Dawn, a couple who moved from New York City to Nazaré, Portugal, as part of their unretirement journey. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of relocating, navigating business in a new country, and the importance of understanding local tax structures. The…
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Episode 11 - 1st time entrepreneurship with Margaret Malewski
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Send us a text In this episode of Beyond Bacalhau, Raquel Batista and Margaret Malewski discuss the journey of entrepreneurship in Portugal, focusing on the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. They explore the importance of defining one's purpose, transitioning from a corporate mindset to entrepreneurship, identifying transferable skill…
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Send us a text In this episode, Raquel Batista discusses the complexities of hiring in Portugal, emphasizing the significant differences between hiring employees and freelancers. She outlines the legal obligations, cultural considerations, and financial implications of hiring, including social security costs, employee rights, and the necessity of p…
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Send us a text Freelancing and creating a company are both valid paths that have their merits. If you’re looking for long-term stability, growth, and financial optimization, I’ll always lean toward starting a company.But why? Glad you asked.😉 Freelancing might seem like the easier route—lower upfront costs, less bureaucracy, and the illusion of mor…
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Episode 8 - Brytta Moreira - Empowering Women
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Send us a text Now this was a magical moment that I was able to share with my Queen Brytta Moreira! We talked about empowering women, the struggles of maintaining it all, and giving grace when we can't do it all (by the way, we can't). Brytta works with yoga teachers by teaching them how to make money so that they can grow and scale their yoga busi…
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Episode 7 - Cultural aspects of business in Portugal
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Send us a text This one is going to be controversial!! For full disclosure, and before you think I'm bad-mouthing Portuguese, I am one, OK? Let's dive into some of the most important cultural aspects of doing business in Portugal—the ones that will make or break how you operate here. 🔹 Business is built on trust. Forget the ultra-formal, contract-f…
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Episode 6 - Growing and scaling with Pablo Arias
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Send us a text Do you want to know the secret to grow and scale your business? I had a talk with Pablo Arias who happened to stop by Portugal and we discussed the difficulties and challenges of growing and scaling your business. Essential information! SUBSCRIBE! https://subscribepage.io/LighthouseConsultingMail On You Tube: https://youtube.com/play…
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Episode 5 - Basic elements for creating a company
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Send us a text In this week’s podcast episode, I'll review the fundamental steps of establishing your company in Portugal. From choosing the perfect name to understanding the importance of capital social (and what that actually is), defining your business activity (or activities), and selecting the right managers — I cover it all. Learn about the s…
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Episode 4 - How delegation and self grace is the key to success with Vera Neves
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Send us a text This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with someone very special—Vera Neves, my own Virtual Assistant (VA) @veraneves_pt). Together, we dove into topics that every entrepreneur needs to hear: ✨ The power of delegation – Why letting go of tasks can actually move you closer to your goals. ✨ How a VA transforms your business – Vera s…
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Episode 3 - Basic tax charges in Portugal
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the four main charges that you must know when you have a company in Portugal. Personal Income Tax (IRS), Corporate Income Tax (IRC), VAT (IVA) and Social Security. All of these deeply affect the financials of a company and its shareholders. We will go over how all of these intertwine and how you must con…
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the importance of having a partner for easy and timely money transfers. If you want to buy a house and make sure your money is there on time, you have to rely on professionals. Plus, Sarah will talk to us about her personal experience of becoming an expat! Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE! https://subscribepage.io/Light…
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Episode 1 - What's this podcast all about
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Send us a text Welcome to my business podcast. On this episode we will go through the content of this first season, what you can expect and learn and also why this podcast came to be. I'm sure all of this will sound very amateur later on :) SUBSCRIBE! https://subscribepage.io/LighthouseConsultingMail On You Tube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=P…
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