Our program 2009 in Sophi Antipolis on "Challenges of creating, running and growing a business in the South of France"

1. Creating, Running and Growing a Business in France
A series of seminars designed for business owners and future business owners who want to grow their
business in France. The programme explores various aspects in terms of Finance, Human Resources
and Administration, when a business owner takes the steps of moving from a one-man-company to
being a growing company in terms of employees, clients and revenues.
Introduction: “The challenges facing small businesses in the south of France”
- a Panel Discussion with cocktails
Objectives:
- To introduce and discuss the key elements and issues when creating and running a business
- To meet business owners at different stages of creating and running a business in France, ranging from a
new arrival to a business owner who has run their business for many years
Date: Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Time: 17:00 -19:00
Place: Drakkar, Bat C et D, 2405 Route des Dolines, 06902 Sophia Antipolis
Price: This introductory module is free of charge. Participants are required to sign up in advance.
1. The initial steps when setting up a business
Objectives:
- To get an overview on which administrative, legal and financial steps to consider when starting a business
with the opportunity to meet experts
- To get an overview of the support organizations who can assist with the setting up of a business
Date: Tuesday , April 28 2009
Time: 9 :00 – 11 :00 (with option for discussion round until 12:00)
Place: Drakkar, Bat C et D, 2405 Route des Dolines, 06902 Sophia Antipolis
2. Understanding your company’s accounting and finances
Objectives:
- To get an overview of the banking services and the funding possibilities available in the South of France
- To understand the key elements in accounting and the HR-social requirements needed when starting and
running a business
Date: Tuesday, May 26
Time: 9 :00 – 11 :00 (with option for discussion round until 12:00)
Place: Drakkar, Bat C et D, 2405 Route des Dolines, 06902 Sophia Antipolis

2. 3. Recruitment in France
Objectives:
- To understand rules and regulations concerning recruitment and working contracts
To know where and how to recruit to ensure the “right recruitment”
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- To know about the possible government support available
Date: Tuesday, June 30 2009
Time: 9 :00 – 11 :00 (with option for discussion round until 12:00)
Place: Drakkar, Bat C et D, 2405 Route des Dolines, 06902 Sophia Antipolis
4. Administrative process, procedures and tools to simplify your business
Objectives:
- To learn about trends on technical tools for small businesses
- To receive ideas and advice on how to organize administrative tasks efficiently
Date: Tuesday, Sept 29 2009
Time: 9 :00 – 11 :00 (with option for discussion round until 12:00)
Place: Drakkar, Bat C et D, 2405 Route des Dolines, 06902 Sophia Antipolis
5. Engaging, developing and leading your people
Objectives:
- To understand necessary skills and competencies needed to develop a team
Date: Tuesday, Oct 27 2009
Time: 9 :00 – 11 :00 (with option for discussion round until 12:00)
Place: Drakkar, Bat C et D, 2405 Route des Dolines, 06902 Sophia Antipolis
6. Understanding and developing your local Market
Objectives:
- To learn about how to present a consistent image of your company
- To learn about methods of external communication and PR
- To better understand the business culture and etiquettes in France
Date: Tuesday, Nov 23 2009
Time: 9 :00 – 11 :00 (with option for discussion round until 12:00)
Place: Drakkar, Bat C et D, 2405 Route des Dolines, 06902 Sophia Antipolis