Business
22.02.2011 0
Business: The Riviera Times meets the man in charge of tourism on the Côte
Lord of the Manna
Across the Alpes-Maritimes English and German speaking tourists alone spend 1.5 billion euros each year. A real manna for a region that attracts 10 million visitors annually, from Menton in the east to Théole-sur-Mer in the west, Alain Gumiel tells The Riviera Times.
Read more … Lord of the Manna17.02.2011 0
Business: President of Nice Chamber of Commerce introduces his team
In with the new at CCI
Having totally swept the board at the December elections to elect the board of the Nice Côte d'Azur Chamber of Industry and Commerce, new president Bernard Kleynhoff presented his team.
Read more … In with the new at CCI16.02.2011 0
Business: Filling in forms in a foreign language can be complicated
A helping hand with tax returns
Although self-assessment tax forms in France are not due to be submitted until the 31st of March, filling them in can be a minefield especially when doing it in another language.
Read more … A helping hand with tax returns01.02.2011 0
Advertorial - This month: Combining securities has advantages but you need advice
Structured products
A structured product is usually a combination of two securities, which is introduced to the investor as a single product. A typical one is a combination between a zerocoupon bond and call options on a group of shares. For example, combining a zero coupon bond for 85 per cent of the capital over five years and 15 per cent on an option provides a guaranty on the invested principal after five years.
Read more … Structured products24.01.2011 0
Business: Changing perceptions about inequality in the Middle East
A gentlewoman's club
For Sophie Le Ray being a businesswoman in the Middle East has been a liberating and powerful experience. "Your femininity gives you an edge and, if you know how to use it, Middle Eastern men can be more respectful, more cautious, less direct than they would be if they were dealing with other men. In fact, when the guys want some business to go a certain way, they often send me in, like a secret weapon," she laughs.
Read more … A gentlewoman's club01.01.2011 0
Advertorial - This month: An expert looks ahead cautiously at the prospects for 2011 on the stock markets
What about 2011?
Yves Derrien, Director of Riviera Financial Planning, answers three of the most frequently asked questions he receives from clients arising from his articles in The Riviera Times on investments for the future. As another year begins, should we be investing in the stock markets just yet?
Read more … What about 2011?30.12.2010 0
Business: Irish carrier opens up Toulon to North West England
Ryanair announces Liverpool link
Ryanair has announced a new route between Liverpool and Toulon.
Read more … Ryanair announces Liverpool link29.12.2010 0
Business: US software manufacturer is expected to move its French arm within the next five years
IBM looks to quit La Gaude
The future of the IBM site in La Gaude, looks increasingly unstable as the American computer giant is reportedly looking to relocate to the Sophia Antipolis business park.
Read more … IBM looks to quit La Gaude12.12.2010 0
Business: Toulon's IKEA store gets a facelift
Bigger and better
Five years after it opened in 2001, the Toulon La Valette IKEA store embarked on a big investment project, which has now finally come to fruition.
Read more … Bigger and better10.12.2010 0
Business: Marriott and Radisson set to make their stay in Cannes
Luxury hotels taken over by multinationals
Two of the most prestigious hotels in Cannes are set to be taken over by multinational hotel chains.
Read more … Luxury hotels taken over by multinationals
