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Cash flow tension despite profitability? The weak signals you should not ignore
A company can show positive results… while struggling to pay its bills. This paradox is common among growing SMEs and subsidiaries in France, where good performance hides an unbalanced working capital (WCR). Before liquidity issues escalate, several weak signals can reveal early cash flow deterioration. Detecting them in time is key to protecting your financial health, investment capacity, and bank credibility.
Optimizing Working Capital in Industrial Companies
Learn how to optimize working capital in industrial companies using overlooked levers: inventory, suppliers, customers, and digital tools. KPI CONSEIL – expert in external CFO services for international businesses in France.
New Business Line, New KPIs: How to Track Profitability from Day One
Launching a new business line? Learn how to track profitability from day one with tailored financial indicators and the guidance of an outsourced CFO.
The French R&D Tax Credit (CIR) Explained for Foreign Companies
If your group carries out research and development activities in France, you may be eligible for the French R&D Tax Credit (Crédit d’Impôt Recherche, or CIR). This tax incentive remains one of the most generous in Europe, offering up to 30% tax relief on qualifying R&D expenses. However, eligibility and documentation have become increasingly technical, especially after the 2025 Finance Law reforms.
How to Build a Profitable Business Model Abroad
Your business model works perfectly in France… but abroad, the numbers don’t add up? You’ve validated your market, found your first clients, and everything seemed on track. Yet after the first financial reviews, margins shrink, costs rise, and profitability fades. he issue isn’t your offer — it’s your business model, still calibrated for the French market.
Setting up in France: the 10 Mistakes to avoid
Establishing a Presence in France: A Journey Full of Promise… and Pitfalls France attracts hundreds of foreign investors every year.A market of over 67 million consumers, a vibrant innovation ecosystem, and direct access to the European Union — everything seems in...
Francophone Cooperation: Building a Stronger, Smarter Economic Space
Harmonization. Simplification. Connection. These are the pillars of the renewed ambition for francophone cooperation, as highlighted during the latest roundtable held in Brazzaville at the REF 2025. A strategy aimed at fostering a more integrated, mobile, and competitive francophone economic space. Here’s what you need to know.
Boosting your investment in Africa
With major demographic, energy, and climate transitions underway, Africa is positioning itself more than ever as a land of opportunity for investors. But turning those opportunities into tangible projects requires more than optimism.
Building the France–Africa Bridge: Inside the Afrique France Entrepreneur Community
Back in October 2021, the Africa–France Summit held in Montpellier brought a powerful message to the table: African and French entrepreneurs need real, structured connections.
Starting a business in Congo
In Congo, starting a business should be an exciting step—not an obstacle course. Yet in 2025, despite ongoing discussions about administrative simplification, many young entrepreneurs still face very real hurdles: unclear procedures, unpredictable timelines, underestimated costs, and a lack of structured support.