ALTHOUGH airlines are always keen to start new routes to France, if financially viable, just what impact do they have on the local economy?
The tourism trade and property sector are likely to be the biggest beneficiaries, but as the residents of Deauville highlighted the welcome mat is not always rolled out.
A GROWING number of holiday home owners are beginning to hook into the benefits that a regularly updated, blog-style website can bring.
The ‘original’ blogs were very often a diary of a person’s life, which although they could be read by anyone, were most often written for the benefit of friends and family.
IF you are scratching your head when it comes to understanding the French tax system, the Dordogne authorities are opening their doors once again.
Officials from the Direction des services fiscaux are to hold two English-language presentations, in the morning and afternoon, on May 5.
AS the battle over the future direction of France takes place in Paris, I thought it worth looking at one of the key reasons for the problems, unemployment figures, in other parts of the country.
Like many European countries France is seeing the importance of heavy industry and agriculture diminish, being replaced by the service sector.
BUYING at auction in France might seem an intimidating prospect for the uninitiated but probably the most daunting aspect is deciding to cross the threshold and have a go, writes Simon Hewitt.
Once inside on sale day you will find that what seemed arcane and baffling has its own method. But there are a few things worth knowing before you get there.
FINANCE minister Thierry Breton undertook the official opening of a department at the Dordogne tax office aimed at Brits living there.
The English-language service has been running for some time but the French government has clearly seen the potential of helping Brits set up businesses in the Dordogne.
Contact details for the Dordogne tax office.
I KNOW a few people who run a blog-style website to promote their holiday home or business in France.
If you want to hear a little from myself, and another writer based in Saigon, about using blogs then check out this interview I featured in on The Angel Blog.
If you have any questions please feel free to drop a note in the comments below.
GETTING your finances into shape after moving to France can be a difficult task as the banking system may be different to the one you are used to.
You may have questions about opening a bank account, setting up insurance for your home or maybe you are looking for somewhere to put your savings.
HEADING to France for a fresh start is challenging enough, but what problems and pitfalls might you face if you are looking to start a business?
Obviously the main obstacles are the language, the bureaucracy and the red tape you will have to wade through.
But for business coach Sandra Du Cros, pictured, there are other areas that people need to be aware of when starting up in France.
IF you are looking to start a business in France rules, regulations and red-tape will have to be crossed.
The importance of doing your research and finding useful advice is vital, but tracking it down on the internet can be a challenge.