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Commercial real estate trends, in March 2024

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Commercial real estate trends, in March 2024

Are there reasons to be optimistic about the commercial real estate market? As we know, the office market is undergoing a difficult period. Vacancies are up, rents are down, lenders are taking back properties. From afar this looks all like a terrible situation – or is it?

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The Strategic Role of Drop Shipping in E-commerce: A Manufacturer's and Distributor's Perspective in the U.S. in 2023.

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The Strategic Role of Drop Shipping in E-commerce: A Manufacturer's and Distributor's Perspective in the U.S. in 2023.

The e-commerce landscape in the United States has witnessed a paradigm shift with the advent of drop shipping. This fulfillment model, where retailers do not hold inventory but instead rely on manufacturers or distributors to directly ship products to customers, has not only transformed the dynamics of retail but also revolutionized the supply chain. From a manufacturer or distributor perspective, drop shipping offers unique opportunities and challenges that have reshaped the way businesses operate in the competitive e-commerce environment.

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Protéger votre entreprise en Californie : pourquoi préserver le voile corporatif est essentiel

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Protéger votre entreprise en Californie : pourquoi préserver le voile corporatif est essentiel

Lorsque vous créez une société ou une LLC en Californie, l'objectif est de protéger vos actifs personnels contre les dettes de l'entreprise. Ce niveau de protection existe grâce à ce que l'on appelle le "voile corporatif". En gros, cela signifie que votre entreprise est traitée comme une entité juridique distincte de vous, ce qui vous empêche d'être tenu personnellement responsable des dettes de l'entreprise.

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METIERS QUI S’EXPORTENT DIFFICILEMENT – LE PARCOURS DE DEUX “ARCHITECTES”

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METIERS QUI S’EXPORTENT DIFFICILEMENT – LE PARCOURS DE DEUX “ARCHITECTES”

Karim Ladjili est architect dans le comté de Los Angeles.  Il a déménagé en Californie il y a douze ans pour venir s’installer près de la famille de son épouse qui habite en Californie du Sud. Dorian Bernard est un project designer dans le comté de Los Angeles. Il est arrivé fin 2018 pour faire un stage dans un cabinet de designer-architect à Malibu avant de finir ses études d’architecte en France.

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The important differences between French and US real estate

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The important differences between French and US real estate

Are you French and interested in buying property in the US? Before you start looking, it’s important to know how searching for and buying property differs from back in France. Be it for commercial or residential real estate, the fundamental difference between the US and France is how listings (mandats) are handled and the relationships and contractual obligations it creates. Let’s take a look.

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A Spicy Combination of Culture, Cuisine and Sports : Meet ALEX MATAR, The French Baker turned Thai Boxing Coach

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A Spicy Combination of Culture, Cuisine and Sports : Meet ALEX MATAR, The French Baker turned Thai Boxing Coach

Creative French Baker with a Passion for Thai Boxing, Alex Matar travelled three continents, from the coast of Brittany to Santa Monica Bay, before calling Los Angeles home. Dynamic coach of Thai boxing, Alex Matar gently takes you through “The Art of 8 Limbs”, the poetic name given to Thai boxing, also known as “MuayThai”. Under his guidance, students learn to master emotions and remain focused, all while kicking and jabbing !

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Going Digital During the Pandemic

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Going Digital During the Pandemic

Twisted Plants is a vegan restaurant in Cudahy, WI owned by Arielle and Brandon Hawthorne. What started as a food truck in 2019 has turned into a real success story, with a second brick-and-mortar location and a communal kitchen project in 2022. But how did they make it happen during a time when a record number of restaurants closed their doors?

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It’s time to fund your business. Now what?

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It’s time to fund your business. Now what?

The U.S. market presents many opportunities for French businesses, if they’re prepared and willing to invest. By European standards, the US is the size of a continent. A mosaic of 50 states, it’s a mature and complex market that can be a challenge to understand. Currently, the employment market is very hot, which means employers looking to hire have a difficult task ahead.

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The Do's and Don’ts of recruiting your first American employee(s)

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The Do's and Don’ts of recruiting your first American employee(s)

The U.S. market presents many opportunities for French businesses, if they’re prepared and willing to invest. By European standards, the US is the size of a continent. A mosaic of 50 states, it’s a mature and complex market that can be a challenge to understand. Currently, the employment market is very hot, which means employers looking to hire have a difficult task ahead.

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Why It’s Time to Make Entrepreneurship Extraordinary

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Why It’s Time to Make Entrepreneurship Extraordinary

Updating 30-year old immigration policy is necessary for entrepreneurial growth. International entrepreneurs still believe that the U.S. is the ideal place for scaling, developing, and growing their ideas, despite the impact of a global pandemic on both immigration and the economy. The current administration’s efforts to reform and repair immigration policies implemented over the past several years has cleared pathways for these entrepreneurs to make their mark.

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Emeric Le Bars:  The Magnificent French Dream Maker of Timelapse Videos

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Emeric Le Bars: The Magnificent French Dream Maker of Timelapse Videos

Emeric Le Bars belongs to this new generation of digital artists and innovators whose brilliant mastery of video timelapse technology bears no secrets. In 2013, Emeric moved from his French historical hometown of Angers, in the Loire Valley, to the striking cityscapes of Los Angeles. At twenty-nine years old, Emeric succeeded in making a name for himself in the competitive world of digital entertainment. His work has been licensed with PBS, Netflix, Google, LG or Nike, among others.

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Sarah and Antoine: entrepreneurs with passion and talent for food.

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Sarah and Antoine: entrepreneurs with passion and talent for food.

Dynamic restaurateurs Sarah Bessade and Antoine Blandin warmly welcome us at Loupiotte, their lovely dine-in restaurant that opened early 2019 and quickly became the talk of the town with their authentic and homemade food. They chose the creative community of Los Feliz, near the Hollywood landmarks, to settle their French style Bistrot. Passion, family and “joie de vivre” are what define this little Parisian jewel located in the heart of Los Feliz Village.

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