12 Minute Convos W/ Engel Jones

Born and raised in Mexico City (D.F.) from 1958 to 1987, Rafael Carreras studied for his undergraduate degree in Economics (Mexico City) followed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in a joint programme between Notre Dame University (USA) and the London Graduate School of Business (England). His professional career started as a professor of economics and finance in the Mexican banking system. He immigrated to Canada in 1987, where he concentrated on the creation and promotion of businesses under the ‘turnkey operation’ concept. He assisted the Ministry of Economic Development at the time and created a database for businesses in the service industry for the BC provincial government. In conjunction with government and banking programs, he worked to assist foreign business investors and local entrepreneurs establish and run proactive and successful businesses. He assisted his various clients throughout their start-up stage and helped them achieve their break-even point in the shortest and most efficient