Bolstered by the success of previous editions, the Association Génération Entreprendre, in partnership with the European Social Fund, the Public Employment Service (DDTEFP 06, ANPE, AFPA, Assédic), the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry, the PACA Region, and the Nice Côte d’Azur Urban Community, organizes, for the 4th consecutive year, the forum on business creation and takeover at Acropolis on Friday, April 7, from 9am to 7pm. 2000 visitors are expected.
The Génération Entreprendre Forum is aimed at those who wish to learn about the steps and procedures involved in starting and actualizing a business creation or takeover project.
(admission is free).
50 exhibitors – 5 clusters of stands
5 clusters of stands will optimize networking between visitors and exhibitors:
- Institutions, communities and consular services: Public Employment Service, Chamber of Trades, CANCA, CCI
Côte d’Azur, PACA Region… - Information providers: INSEE, EDF, INPI, France Télécom…
Advice and support: Boutique de Gestion ACEC, Local Initiative Platforms, Regional Union of SCOPs, Approved Management Center of Alpes-Maritimes, Plie…
Financing, legal, and tax: Order of Chartered Accountants, Bar Association, Crédit Mutuel, Adie,
Société Générale, Caisse d’Epargne…Social Protection: Urssaf, AVA Côte d’Azur, CMR Côte d’Azur, Organic, Réunica…
Workshops and an exhibition on the European Social Fund
A program including a general conference and 8 workshops will allow visitors to delve into essential topics for business creation and to become aware of the importance of business takeover, a key theme of this 8th edition. Indeed, aware of the increasing number of businesses to be taken over, the Génération Entreprendre association has decided to focus on business takeovers: a specific area bringing together experts from various structures will address legal, social, training, and support issues…
Lastly, an exhibition on projects supported by the European Social Fund will present various initiatives carried out by local actors.
Favorite Awards
During the inauguration, in the presence of political and institutional personalities, scheduled for April 7th at
11:00 am, the winners of the 2006 Favorite Awards will be revealed. The awarded entrepreneur and business acquirer will each receive a sum of 1,500 euros.
Those interested can find information about the forum on the website
www.generation-entreprendre.com
program, exhibitors, practical information…
Interview with Raphaël Gentot, organizer of Génération Entreprendre
Nice-Première: What is the goal of this forum?
Raphaël Gentot: The objective is to gather in one place two populations. First, those who have a business creation project and then those composed of actors who advise, support, and provide financial aid to creators. The forum offers project holders a clearer view of the actors assisting in company creation. It contributes to democratizing creation. It teaches the 2000 visitors that one can start a business even if one is receiving minimum social benefits.
NP: How is business creation doing in the region?
RG: The PACA region is the second highest region in terms of business creation after Ile de France. Unfortunately, it is also one of the regions with the highest failure rate. The three-year mark is the most difficult to surpass.
NP: What are the steps to take before launching a business?
RG: It all depends on the status. It depends whether one is employed or unemployed and whether one is affiliated with the chamber of commerce or the chamber of crafts. The organizations accompany the project holders. The survival rate increases if advised by an expert. The institutions provide subsidies to finance these experts, which may be waived if one is unemployed.
NP: What are the jury’s criteria for awarding the “favorite” prizes?
RG: The favorite prize rewards a company created after January 1, 2005. The quality of the initiative and the energy used to achieve the set goals are the main criteria. This year, and here’s the novelty, a prize will also be awarded to a business acquirer.
NP: Is there a required age to start your own business?
RG: There isn’t really a required age: older individuals have more experience and younger ones have more energy. It is true that in recent years, startups created by young people often right after their studies are performing very well.
