How to Write a Successful French Business Plan (New Business vs Established Business)
When you sit down to write your French business plan, one of the first questions you need to ask yourself is: Am I applying as a brand-new business, or as…
Business Management
Find my best strategy and business development tips here.
Whether you’re looking to streamline your onboarding process or need help choosing the right project management tool it’s all here.
The Hidden Places You’re Already Using SOPs Without Realising It
You already have SOPs (you just don’t call them that). When most business owners hear “SOP,” they picture a boring corporate manual that gathers dust in a drawer. But guess…
New 2025 Rules: Business Plan Pre-Approval Now Required for the French Profession Libérale Visa
If you’re planning a move to France as a freelancer, consultant, or service-based professional, there’s an important update you need to know about. As of June 2025, all Profession Libérale…
How to Plan a Wellness Retreat
Wellness retreats are everywhere now, but making yours stand out (and making it actually work for you) takes more than a dreamy venue or a pile of yoga mats. Whether…
Mistakes That Could Put Your Digital Product at GPSR Risk (and How to Avoid Them)
There’s a lot of confusion about what GPSR actually means for online business owners. If you sell digital products in the EU, you might assume the new General Product Safety…
French Business Plan Red Flags: Stories from Real Applications
If you’ve ever worried your French business plan might not quite “land” with the authorities, you’re not alone. Over the years, I’ve seen all kinds of business plans, from detailed…
What to Do When Your SOPs Are Out of Date And You’re Too Busy to Fix Them?
There’s a point in every growing business where you look at your SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and realise… they’re out of date, half-finished, or buried in a folder you haven’t…
How to Plan a Team Retreat that Brings Your People Together
When you bring your team together, especially if you’re usually remote or rarely all in one place, the energy can go either way. Done well, a team retreat isn’t just…
The First 3 SOPs Every Founder Needs (Even If You Think You Don’t)
If you’re running a business, especially if you’re wearing all the hats, it’s easy to put off documenting your processes. Maybe you’ve told yourself you’ll “sort it when things get…
What Happens After You Appoint a GPSR Representative?
For many online business owners, appointing a GPSR representative is the big “compliance” tick-box. But what actually changes after you’ve got your official rep in place? The short answer: You…
How to Stress-Test Your French Business Plan Before You Submit It
There’s nothing quite like the nerves that hit when you finish your French business plan! You’ve spent hours pulling together numbers, research and details, but how do you know it’s…
What Actually Makes a Retreat Profitable?
There’s a lot of noise about hosting retreats; beautiful locations, dreamy photos, big promises. But what you don’t see on social media is the reality: plenty of new retreat hosts…