It is my pleasure to announce that my good friend, Rudolf Kotik is joining the Live in the Philippines Web Magazine as a regular writer, beginning later today!
Rudolf is a long term expat resident of the Philippines, having lived here since sometime in the 1980′s. If I recall correctly, I think he moved here in 1987, but I could be mistaken on that. Rudolf is originally from Austria, although now he has been here so long that he is practically Filipino already!
Rudolf and I have known each other for some time. We originally met in 2001, when I hired him to do some consulting work for me while I was living in General Santos. After meeting, we quickly became friends, and have been ever since. In fact, Rudolf’s partner, Margie, is also one of Feyma’s (and mine) very best friends as well.
Rudolf Kotik, LiP Writer and Owner/Operator of RK Franchise
Rudolf is currently splitting his residence time between Manila and Cebu. He originally lived in Cebu, but due to business reasons, his home base has been in Manila for a number of years now. He still spends a fair amount of his time in Cebu, though, where his children live.
Rudolf is the man behind a company called RK Franchise, which is a Franchise Consultancy firm here in the Philippines. Rudolf has been responsible for developing hundreds of Philippine Companies into Franchises, and he continues to do so, and very successfully.
I am very happy to welcome Rudolf as a regular writer here on LiP. He will be focusing on writing about Franchising, since that is his area of expertise. I believe that with the combination of Martin Bazylewich and Rudolf Kotik writing here on Business matters for Expats in the Philippines, there is no other site on the net that will offer such a breadth of Business information for expats.
Welcome aboard Rudolf!
About MindanaoBob
Let me be the first to welcome Rudolph from the “consumption” end. I’ve not (yet) had the pleasure of meeting him, but have corresponded a number of times and sent dozens of people to his web site for ‘real’ information on business in the Philippines.
He’s going to be a great addition to the liP staff, for sure.
Hi Dave – I agree that Rudolf will be an interesting add to the site!
Thank you Dave … appreciate it that you promote RK and my website http://www.rkfranchise.com for anything what has to do with Franchising in the Philippines… Happy new year!
Thanks Bob for having me at LIP, my pleasure joining the group and give my 5 cents worth of advise on Franchising in the Philippines…
Welcome aboard, my friend!
Welcome aboard Rudolf, look forward to your articles on all aspects of living in the Philippines..business and other.
Salamat kaayo,
Danny
Allow me to extend a warm welcome to you, Rudolph. I look forward to your articles. I’ve visited your website in the past and enjoyed the extensive list of franchise options. One of those options I’m considering taking advantage of. Cheers!
Thanks to all of you for the warm weldome at LiP.