EssentialManaging cash flow: the right habits for a small business
Managing cash flow in a small business: forecasting, payment terms, factoring and the right habits to avoid cash tension.
Running a business
Running a business day to day means keeping cash flow, expense reports and invoicing under control without spending a disproportionate amount of time on them. This section gathers practical guides to keep these topics in check.
The articles explain how to track a simple cash flow forecast, which expenses are reimbursable through an expense report, and which mentions must appear on every invoice to stay compliant.
Recommendations rely on the French Commercial Code and practical factsheets from economie.gouv.fr, with particular attention to small businesses that handle these topics without an internal accounting department.
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Managing cash flow: the right habits for a small business
Managing cash flow in a small business: forecasting, payment terms, factoring and the right habits to avoid cash tension.
Read moreFrequently asked questions
How can a small business improve its cash flow?
The main levers are shortening customer payment terms, negotiating longer supplier terms, regularly monitoring a cash flow forecast, and occasionally using invoice factoring or a negotiated overdraft facility.
Which expenses can be reimbursed through an expense report?
An expense report covers professional costs incurred by an employee or manager on behalf of the business: travel, business meals, accommodation, provided they are justified by an invoice and linked to the business activity.
What must an invoice legally include?
An invoice must state the full identity of the seller and buyer, a unique number, the date, a description of goods or services with quantity and price, the applicable VAT rate, and the mandatory legal notices for the business status.