France - la vie en Rose

Launching and growing your business in France is straightforward – once you have opened a door

With Relocare as your coaching partner, you will get the best out of your business ventures in France – and probably get a taste for this country too.

In 2010 France was the 2^nd largest European economy and one of the world’s wealthiest and most developed societies. In 2010, 39 of the 500 biggest companies in the world were French, covering each and every major strategic economic sector.

Moreover, France is one of the leading recipients of Danish investments in Europe. By 2010, more than 570 Danish firms were doing business in France, which is quite remarkable taken into account that language and culture can be an effective barrier. With the consulting and assistance from Relocare, your staff will be well-prepared for entering into a French affair.

Above all, for the successful business venture it is important to open a door – and to do it correctly the first time. Your first contact is paramount with the French. Waiving of mistakes with humour as done in Denmark is understood as unprofessional and in worse case they can get really offended. In order to open a door for export sales and business in France, it will be necessary to  comply with established rules of etiquette and politeness and to understand the rules of negotiations. And forget all about black Danish humour and sarcasm. French humour is just different, and there is no way out of an awkward situation other than avoiding it in the first place.

Nor is it a good idea to use standard solutions, as cultures even can differ in a highly-centralized society like the French. It is simply a question of knowing how to act appropriately in different situations. This will earn you the respect of your French counterparts and will definitely be rewarded with a faster entry and stronger relations.

Furthermore you will need to know about the pitfalls of employment in France, as one of the countries in Europe with the strongest social rules and payments – on top of the salaries.

Contact Relocare’s senior consultant today, and hear how we can tailor an “open-the-door”-solution for you.  

Click here for our Sales Export Brochure on France.

In France Relocare offers...

• Cultural Awareness Cross Country Team Courses

• Cultural Awareness Cross Functional Courses and Long Distance Management

• Cultural Awareness Training for Families Moving to France

• Cultural Awareness Training for Individual Employees Relocating to France

• Intercultural Coaching for Employees and Families

• Meeting Denmark cultural awareness training for French employees

• Meeting France Cultural Awareness Training

• Sales Culture Courses on France

• Assistance on Cultural Impact Development in Mergers and Acquisitions

• Relocation to France