There are lots of ways of making a living in Crete and finding summer jobs or other work on this the largest of the Greek Islands.



Starting a Business in Crete

You can start your own business in Crete. Perhaps you’ve thought about the business opportunities in Crete of buying or renting a bar, restaurant, club or shop.

As with starting a business anywhere in the world you really need to thoroughly research your ideas before taking the plunge and parting with any cash.

First stop is to check out our dedicated Starting a business in Crete page. It’s full of impartial and independent information and advice for the ‘would be’ business entrepreneur. Essential reading!

Becoming a Property Developer in Crete

It seems as though everyone wants to become a property developer these days. And buying property abroad has become a popular way of property investment.

Buy to let has become an increasingly popular way to cover some of the costs of ownership of property in Crete. What could be better than owning a holiday home in the sun and making money from it?

Check out our Buy to let Guide for more information about letting out Crete property.



Self-Employment in Crete

Perhaps you have a transferable skill or profession such as painter, carpenter, builder, hairdresser, English teacher etc. However, you may find it extremely difficult to make a living legally in Crete and become self-employed. You must register with the appropriate professional or trade organisation to work within the law in Crete and Greece. For more on this subject see our Self-Employment in Crete page.

Working in Crete

There are lots of job opportunities in Crete. Teaching English, working in the tourist trade as a holiday rep or transfer rep, summer jobs such as seasonal bar worker or waiter or as part of the growing business of real estate agencies in Crete.

For more on working in Crete, check out our dedicated Jobs in Crete page. You’ll find useful information and advice if you’re thinking about finding work in Crete.

Create your own Website Business

Have you ever wanted an online business? Do you want to make money from home, even while you're sleeping? Do you want to start living your dream?

We wanted to share with you the best move we made. We wanted to make money from our websites so that we could live our dream of living in Crete. We want to share our experience just in case you have a similar dream. We are sure that you have a website somewhere inside you too!

And you, like us, might want to make money on the web. See how to start Living the Dream with your own online business, and make money on the web.

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