by Simon Moran | Oct 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Moran actually outperforms Elon Musk.* Not only does the frivolity restart with the borders reopening, but I’m finally updating and re-posting articles from my archives. Back in May, 2022, Elon Musk suggested on Twitter that if Japan didn’t start doing a...
by Simon Moran | Oct 5, 2022 | Personal, Travel
On October 5th, 1992, 30 years ago today, I left England. I had a one-way ticket to Australia via Bangkok, and, save a few months dossing at me mam’s on the dole, I’ve never returned there to live and work. When I left, I was 25, a pint of beer cost £1.49...
by Simon Moran | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
I hope everybody enjoyed a good Golden Week break. I recently spoke to Charlie Moritz from the Jobs in Japan podcast. We did three podcasts that you can watch and listen to at the links below. Be great to hear any questions or comments. Recently Elon Musk caused a bit...
by Simon Moran | Nov 3, 2021 | Business, English Schools
In the coming posts I will expand upon the valuing schools post. Using information from schools for sale posted online recently and in the past, I have put together some fictitious, hybrid examples. None of these schools are real in themselves, but are all based on...
by Simon Moran | Oct 27, 2021 | Business, English Schools
In the summer I once again took part in the OTJ-organised MOOSE summer sessions. I did a presentation on buying, selling and valuing schools and ELL businesses and hoped to share what I have learned in the set up, purchase, sale and brokering of over 30 schools since...