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Breakthrough Social Enterprise are a central government funded organisation who support small businesses and individuals alike.  I joined them on a free AI skills & leadership bootcamp not so long which I’ve posted about in my other updates.

It was an interesting course which exposed me to lots of discussions that, as a sole trader, I don’t normally have the opportunity to join in.  Not only did I learn plenty along the way that I have already put into practice, but the things I have learnt also help me to better understand some of my customer’s different needs and challenges.  All of this is excellent for enabling me to tailor my support packages either through language skills, supporting people relocating to France, people already in country who would benefit from help with understanding medical support options, business people negotiating their way through discussions and more besides. 

The support from Breakthrough didn’t stop there though.  Just recently Breakthrough have been working with me to strengthen my business plan which has really helped me  As a sole trader, I am my business.  I don’t have a Commercial Manager, Marketing Manager, IT Manager or HR Business Partner to consult – I have to wear all those hats myself at the same time.  A little external ‘critical friend’ challenge from Breakthrough or from some of my discussions with the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce are just what I need to help shape my thinking.  

Top tip: Speak with the team at Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and other sources out there about your business, your hopes, fears, dreams and ambitions and they can help you get more from your business.

Whatever your motivation, whether you are starting from new and always wanted to learn the language, whether you are more experienced and want to develop your conversation, you might be looking for guidance in-country with healthcare or house buying or perhaps you are looking for support for your business, give me a call with no obligation on 07930 444 078 or email me on [email protected] anytime.

So the suitcase is packed, the car is loaded, the sat nav is set and the kids in the back of the car are in a great mood.  You’ve been looking forward to this all year.  Bliss.  Driving through France, stopping off at little towns & villages and sampling the culture.  Something good to eat, something good to drink.  Great times are ahead.

You can ‘Bonjour’ and ‘Au revoir’.  You can ‘Oui’ and ‘Non’ with the best of them and when you leave the restaurant you’ll even pull out a ‘Bonne nuit’ but, let’s face it, there’s a chance that the French you learnt at school is a distant memory.  

Why not get a holiday cramming session in with a qualified, French mother tongue speaker before you go.  Amaze your loved ones on your holiday with your new found expertise in greetings, shopping, booking a table at the restaurant, paying the bill, asking for directions … whatever it is you want.

Call me, Florence, now on 07930 444 078 for a chat.

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