From: Roland Francis >There are Goan Associations throughout the world who >should be rendering such service to Goan artistes. Singers, >songwriters, authors, painters and so many others. After all, >are such associations meant only to promote grand dances ?
Dear Roland, With respect, fine sentiments but have you tried marketing any of these products to the Community yourself? I have twice attempted to act as UK agent for books, selling them at cost + postage (nothing charged for packing or handling) and it was disastrous. I could write a book about my experiences! Goan Associations have a primary responsibility to their members and do not have the resources to take on a wider role. A simpler solution would be for an entrepreneur (are you listening, Cecil?) in Goa to sell such products via ebay with the option of accepting payment via PayPal. There are British expats who have set up businesses in Goa marketing local clothes, costume jewellery, handicrafts etc. As orders are received they buy the items and dispatch them overseas by post. Regards, Eddie Fernandes London, UK