The Connexion News Feed: BUSINESS http://www.connexionfrance.com 2012 CNX English M&S returns with Paris flagship http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1602 Marks & Spencer could launch a new British retail invasion in France, returning 10 years after pulling out 2011-11-14 Second time as autoentrepreneur http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1572 Can I sign up as an autoentrepreneur a second time? 2011-10-21 Online start-ups for more firms http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1582 A wider variety of businesses will benefit from the official bid to remove paperwork 2011-10-21 Warning: this is not the real RSI http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1583 Letters demanding hundreds of euros in fees to register with a company called the RSI have been going out to businesses 2011-10-21 Two-year struggle with the RSI http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1506 No one knows why I'm dealing with a Régime Social des Indépendants office in the Somme. I live in Nice. 2011-06-11 Revolution on way for professionals http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1597 Simplified administration processes have been promised by President Sarkozy 2011-05-01 Did you know? Meccano is French http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1472 Industrial zone on the outskirts of Calais is home to one of the great historic names in the toy business 2011-04-03 You don't have to go it alone http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1473 More and more expats are managing to integrate the French world of work 2011-04-03 Growth plans for Brittany network http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1376 New group has been launched to promote business networking in Brittany 2011-02-23 Why am I taxed on materials? http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1377 There is a catch with the auto-entrepreneur system and here it is 2011-02-23 Joining franchise helped us succeed http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1378 Richard Williams and his wife Caroline are ex-naval officers who now run a property management firm 2011-02-23 Turn learning into earning http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1379 Whether you are setting up a business or applying for a job, securing recognition of foreign qualifications is vital 2011-02-23 Sole traders saved from ruin http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1380 Regulation change means private property can be protected from creditors 2011-02-23 Bid to simplify business red tape http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1342 "Simplification commissioner" to try to reduce the legal and administrative burden on firms 2011-02-02 Smaller firms' job pessimism http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1343 Only nine per cent of small firms in France are planning to take on staff in 2011, a new poll has revealed 2011-02-02 Online options to chase up bad debts http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1344 Is there a way of chasing late payers online? 2011-02-02 Raise a glass to Burgundy business http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1345 Nick Harman and his wife, Rebecca, renovated an old hotel and restaurant in the village of Chardonnay 2011-02-02 Medef helps firms help each other http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1346 Medef is a big national business body, but it is at a local level where firms benefit the most 2011-02-02 Tax break for the self-employed http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1361 Auto-entrepreneurs federation wins last-minute reprieve from government 2011-02-02 Parental leave rules explained http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1284 France offers employed mothers 16 weeks’ paid congé maternité 2011-01-04 Holiday let firm takes centre stage http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1285 Niall Bates and his wife Helen left behind their London banking jobs in early 2007 and moved to Cannes 2011-01-04 Friends in high places http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1286 Almost 90 per cent of people believe nepotism is still rife in France 2011-01-04 Anonymous CVs may finally happen http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1287 Scheme could come into force next year 2011-01-04 Dealing with late payers http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1194 We explain the options that are available, both before and after the work is done, to stamp out late payments 2010-12-03 Bike hire firm races ahead http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1195 John and Veronica Hall moved to France in 2004 to set up a cycle tour business, Brittany Borders Bicycling 2010-12-03 Odd jobs: must I declare my work? http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1196 I am retired but do occasional bits of consultancy work. How should I go about declaring this? 2010-12-03 Hiring a spouse to help with business http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1105 Those who help in their partner's business are breaking the law if they do not set up a legal working relationship 2010-10-26 Auto-entrepreneurs break €1bn mark http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1106 Small business minister Hervé Novelli, says he expects to see a total of €2.5bn by end of year 2010-10-26 Auto-entrepreneur not for gardeners http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1107 Gardeners should not be working as auto-entrepreneurs, says the national body overseeing the chambers of commerce 2010-10-26 French domains to open up to Europe http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1115 France is looking at opening up its restrictions on who can hold a .fr internet domain name 2010-10-26 TV firms looks at the bigger picture http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1116 Each month, Connexion talks to business people about what they have learnt in France 2010-10-26 Ask the experts at trade exhibitions http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1117 The best find to find information – even in the internet age – is to obtain it direct from the experts 2010-10-26 Fabrice's 24 ways to make profit http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1068 Vinta-Quatre sells locally-branded T-shirts in the Dordogne, using the department’s number 24 2010-09-29 Starting up a French business http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1069 France is renowned for its layers of bureaucracy and registering your business has to be dealt with before you start up 2010-09-29 Simple set-up is a micro winner http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1070 Independent businesses operate under three distinct tax regimes, depending on turnover and the nature of the busines. 2010-09-29 Sole traders' homes protected http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1004 Sole traders will - as of the start of next year - be able legally to separate business and personal property 2010-09-08 How can artist get Siret number? http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1005 How I can obtain a number and what tax implications does this have? 2010-09-08 'Made in France' label for firms http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=949 Some businesspeople think stressing Frenchness is a plus, but others are unconvinced 2010-09-03 Carpets a fitting idea for start-up http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=950 Carpet-fitting skills learned in England have stood Jasen Saunders in good stead in his life in Brittany 2010-09-03 Urssaf checks needn't be painful http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=951 The body responsible for collecting social charges wants to help English-speakers understand their responsibilities 2010-09-03 Register spouse to help business http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=952 It is an obligation for the spouse who actively participates in their partner's business to be registered 2010-09-03 Make easy rules apply to all http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=916 France faces a choice - to weigh down its basic auto-entrepreneur business status or to make it easier 2010-08-31 Dream job led to world adventures http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=900 My first year: Elizabeth Parker is a teacher in Paris who runs her photography business on the side. 2010-08-27 End to 'insulting' relocation offers http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=901 New circular setting out the conditions that firms must offer employees is due to be drawn up this year. 2010-08-27 New protection for sole traders http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=902 Business status that protects personal property from being seized will come into force next year 2010-08-27 Urssaf steps up business checks http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=903 Body is toughening its stance on non-declaration or under-declaration of business activity 2010-08-27 Job Advertisement http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=875 Hotel owners looking for a couple to increase the quality of food and service to be among the best in Scotland 2010-08-13 Becoming a market trader http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=865 If early starts and cold weather don’t put you off, being a market trader offers professional freedom 2010-07-09 €96bn loans to help start-ups http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=777 A total of €96 billion has been set aside to help small and medium businesses in France 2010-04-02 We're married to the building job http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=778 Everyone remembers their first year of business. In our regular feature, independent businesspeople tell how they set up 2010-04-02 Sole trader asset protection scheme http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=779 Business status that protects the personal property of sole-traders is expected to come into force from 2011. 2010-04-02 Get to know mayor for business help http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=780 If you run a business in France, your mayor can prove a useful work contact. 2010-04-02 New business tax could save money http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=679 Small businesses are likely to pay less tax under the new business tax regime that is replacing the taxe professionnelle 2010-03-01 Changes made to auto-entrepreneur http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=678 A number of changes to the auto-entrepreneur scheme have come into force. 2010-03-01 Auto-entrepeneur insurance issues http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=680 Self-employed builder finds difficulty getting the necessary professional insurance 2010-03-01 Proud of energy saving designs http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=681 Everyone remembers their first year of business. In our regular feature, independent business people tell their story 2010-03-01 Beware trademark registration scam http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=641 Business people unfamiliar with French should be wary of demands for money to register trademarks and products. 2010-02-25 The ups and downs of running chalets http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=643 We ask three chalet owners how the peak winter ski season is looking 2010-02-25 Buying into a fastfood franchise http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=552 American sandwich chain Subway is appealing for managers to open 100 new stores in towns and cities around France 2010-02-09 Q&A: Penalised for non-existent bill http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=553 What are your rights if Urssaf chase you for a bill that never arrived? 2010-02-09 Coping with late Urssaf demands http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=554 High social charges are one of the bugbears of life for the self-employed in France and can cause a cashflow problem 2010-02-09 Employing people to help at home http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=519 Hire a handyman, cleaner, nanny or teacher at home the legal way by using the Chèque Emploi Service Universel 2010-01-22 Simpler way to get foreign VAT back http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=505 Reclaiming VAT on goods or services bought from another EU country is now to be easier 2009-12-29 Business fairs for expats http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=467 Amanda Smith's Angel Traders puts English-speaking firms and expats in touch by organising business fairs. 2009-11-24 To the rescue of French business http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=468 The médiateur du crédit was set up to push banks to loan to firms during the credit crunch. Its new director talks to us 2009-11-24 What to know about bankruptcy http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=424 By the end of the year 70,000 businesses will have failed in France. There are several stages involved 2009-10-29 Pension rules for auto-entrepreneurs http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=420 Turnover thresholds have been set for building up pension entitlement through the auto-entrepreneur business scheme 2009-10-28 Microcredit scheme for businesses http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=651 Microcredit, an idea designed for the Third World, is catching on in France 2009-09-25 Body gives credit where credit's due http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=368 Business been refused a bank loan? The Médiateur du crédit could help you out 2009-09-23 Protect your home as a sole trader http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=342 While plans are in hand to make protecting your assets easier, the current process is a déclaration d’insaisissabilité 2009-07-28 Starting out as an auto-entrepreneur http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=522 The auto-entrepreneur scheme is tended to give those thinking of working for themselves an easier way to set up 2009-06-25 New union for auto-entrepreneurs http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=332 Easy-to-join body aims to avoid ‘political overtones’ 2009-06-23 Networking is key to finding a job http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=325 Finding employment in France depends more on your energy, drive and contacts, not necessarily your level of French. 2009-05-27 How to protect product branding http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=199 Your business logos are not safe unless they are properly registered in France and around the world. 2009-04-03 Redundancy: the start not the end http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=312 There is no such thing as an on-the-spot sacking in France. Employers have obligations must offer help finding a new job 2009-03-25 Template letter for unpaid wages http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=292 In our February edition we said the first step to tackle late wages is sending a letter - find a French template here. 2009-01-28 Auto-entrepreneur: Deadline to switch http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=282 Certain small businesses have until March 31 to swap to a new simplified tax and social charges regime. 2008-12-22 URSSAF controls - 50% end in credit http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=255 Our demystifying guide to the dreaded business audit. 2008-10-29 Franchising – a hand to go solo http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=256 Sally Stone and husband Mervyn founded Les Bon Voisins in 2002. Five years later they have 33 franchisees across France 2008-10-29 I setup a Channel crossing route http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=257 Every business has a first year and, although Louis Dreyfus Armateurs is 120 years old, it launched its service in 2005. 2008-10-29 Specialisation may counter downturn http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=258 Knowledge of a particular field or shifting your customer base from the UK could help you survive the recession. 2008-10-29 Changes to the law could help http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=259 The Loi de Modernisation de l'Economie is aimed at making life easier for business. 2008-10-29 Auto-entrepreneur simplifying setup http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=238 From 2009 new status brings easier system for social charges and more help for starting your own business in France. 2008-09-01 Head teacher at pet school http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=216 Sam Pyke always wanted to work with dogs, so she set up her own business in Paris. 2008-07-28 Join your chamber of commerce http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=217 Your taxe professionnelle funds them – so why not take advantage says Caen chamber head Jean-Paul Tourvieille. 2008-07-28 Two sisters start two businesses http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=198 EVERYONE remembers their first year of business in France. Sisters Suzanne and Karen O'Reilly tell us about theirs. 2008-07-01 Our first year in business in France http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=176 Everyone remembers their first year in business. In a new regular feature, business people tell their stories. 2008-05-30 Those who can, teach... English http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=165 Becoming an independent language teacher is a popular step for many English-speakers moving to France. 2008-04-29 Having to retrain to work in France http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=164 IF you are qualified in your chosen profession and move to France you may have to retrain to be able to work legally. 2008-04-29 Diver had to take 14-week course http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=166 A BRITISH diving instructor had to take a 14-week course and pay €2,000 to teach in France but says it was a worthwhile 2008-04-29 Getting started in teaching http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=167 Registering yourself as a business or sole trader is crucial if you are going to stay on the right side of the law. 2008-04-29 Understanding work contracts http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=87 Connexion edition: March 2008 2008-03-03