Asked to name the European country least favourable to small business creation, most people would probably not hesitate before saying France.
Tough labour laws, high taxes and a dominant state sector have all been a powerful deterrent to economic self-starters, with many choosing to relocate abroad.
But consider this: in 2009 the European country with the highest number of new businesses was none other than France.
A total of 580,193 enterprises were created over the course of the year, some 60% under a new government status called auto-entrepreneur.
To read the full, original article click on this link: BBC News - France rediscovers entrepreneurial spirit
Author: Hugh Schofield
