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Running and developing your business: leasing, guarantees and anticipation
By Yasmine EDDAM25 April 2025Owning a craft business means owning much more than just a set of physical assets. It is a dynamic working tool, a source of income, but also a valuable asset that can be used to obtain credit or whose transfer can be judiciously prepared. To fully understand its implications, it is essential to first understand its composition and how it is acquired. Once the business has been acquired, how can its operation be optimised? To do this, it is essential to understand the legal status of the artisan himself. How can it be used to finance development? And how do you plan for its future management or transfer? This article explores the different facets of managing and enhancing the value of your business. We look at direct and indirect operating methods (usufruct, management lease, management mandate), techniques for using the business as collateral (security interests), and lastly succession planning tools such as the mandate...
Understanding artisan status: definition, qualifications and key distinctions
Artisan, Commercial, business and competition lawThe craft industry is an essential pillar of the French economy, a dynamic sector with an incredible diversity of trades. However, behind the familiar image of manual skills, the legal status of the craftsperson is sometimes hard to pin down. It is vital for the person carrying out the activity, as well as for their customers and partners, to know...Navigating the administrative side: the role of the Chambers of Trade and registration in the Trade Register
Artisan, Commercial, business and competition lawAs well as the very definition of a craftsperson, there is a precise regulatory framework for carrying out a craft activity in France. For anyone setting up or running a craft business, understanding this framework and mastering the associated administrative procedures is a necessity. This environment is structured around two pillars: the Chambers of Trades and Chambers of...The day-to-day running of the craft industry: qualifications, training and status of family and friends
Artisan, Commercial, business and competition lawOnce a craft business has been set up and registered, the entrepreneurial adventure really begins. But the day-to-day running of a craft business involves much more than just producing goods or providing services. It raises important legal issues concerning the recognition of skills, the transfer of know-how and the status of individuals...Goodwill, the heart of your business: acquisition, composition and protection
Artisan, Commercial, business and competition lawFor many craftspeople, their "goodwill" is their most important asset, the real economic engine of their business. More than just a stock of tools or premises, it is a complex set of elements that, when combined, help to attract and retain customers. But what exactly makes up the goodwill? How do you...
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