thinking of moving here with wife and kids 10 and 11 years:?:
buying a small business shop or bar or something
good or bad idea
experience any one

I don't want to dampen your enthusiasm but the island is suffering badly at the moment in this recession and I would suggest holding on a while longer.

In response to opening a bar then you have a huge amount to choose from so maybe that will provide an answer of sorts.

Have a look at Elles site they do relocation packs etc.

Elle posts on here so PM her and get the link to the site as the admin don't like putting links to other competitors on here.

its bad on this island as well what is involved in a move

Don't jump into something you have no experience of (like running a bar in Lanzarote) and don't put up any money for a business. Come across and see what the work situation is like first, pick up whatever employment you can and see how it goes.

Hello from Lanzarote
The island is a really nice place to bring your children up, you have a choice of local Spanish or private English / multi lingual schools to choose from. Can I ask if you've worked for yourself before? Buying a business is a good way to start work here but it can be a shock if you've always worked for others! Have you been thinking about a move for a while or just feeling fed up? Have you been to the island a few times before? Happy to answer any questions you might have.

Jules