October 2018
How Can We Boost Economic Growth for Businesses in 2019?
Find details on the presentations from this breakfast discussion
Michel Sapin: His Message to Businesses
Read his message to businesses following this event, particularly regarding their desire for transparency on tax matters.
Payment Terms in France
François Asselin and Michel Sapin, guests at the October 2018 breakfast forum hosted by the Cabinet ARC , spoke alongside Jean-Marc Sylvestre and Denis Le Bossé about corporate payment terms in France. They analyzed the situation, the challenges, and potential solutions to improve the situation.
An Overview of the French Economic Situation in 2018
Michel Sapin shares his analysis of the French economic situation in 2018. He addresses the following topics in particular: growth, business investment, private investment, and employment.
Michel Sapin / François Asselin: The French Banking System
François Asselin and Michel Sapin discuss the French banking system, its key players, how it operates, and its relationship with the business world, particularly with regard to financing.
Payment Terms: The Worst Offenders
Here, Michel Sapin focuses specifically on the worst offenders when it comes to payment terms.
Michel Sapin: Analysis of the 2018 ARC/IFOP Poll
Michel Sapin, former Minister of the Economy, comments on the annual ARC/IFOP survey on payment terms and collections—read his analysis.
François Asselin: Are public procurement contracts accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises?
François Asselin, a guest at the breakfast forum organized by the “ Cabinet ARC ” on October 11, 2018, discusses the reluctance of some companies to respond to public bids.
François Asselin's Recap of the October 2018 Breakfast Forum
François Asselin, president of the Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CPME), expresses his interest in the annual ARC/IFOP survey on payment terms and debt collection—and, in particular, in how it helps the CPME understand how French companies pay their bills and, consequently, the issues that arise from this.
French Government Measures Regarding Payment Terms
François Asselin, President of the CPME and a guest at the October 2018 breakfast forum hosted by the “ Cabinet ARC,” shares his analysis of the latest government measures regarding payment terms and debt collection: digitization and reverse factoring, the transformation of the CICE into a reduction in payroll taxes, and the role of the auditor.
Digitization: A Solution to Late Payments?
François Asselin discusses the topic of electronic invoicing for businesses, with a particular focus on its impact on late payments.
LME, statutory payment terms, power dynamics between SMEs and large corporations
François Asselin discussed, among other things, the statutory payment deadline, the balance of power between small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations, and the LME.
Payment Terms: Is “Name & Shame” Effective or Not?
François Asselin discussed the effectiveness of the “Name & Shame” approach, which involves publicly disclosing the names of large companies that exceed the legal payment deadline for their suppliers.
Biography of François Asselin
François Asselin is the CEO of Asselin, a company specializing in carpentry, joinery, metalwork, and traditional cabinetmaking. He is also a member of the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council and serves on the board of directors of the public investment bank BPI France. In 2015, he was elected president of the CPME (Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises), which represents approximately 1,500,000 SMEs. Mr. Asselin has been a guest at the breakfast debates on two occasions.
Biography of Michel Sapin
Michel Sapin served as Minister of Finance and Public Accounts from 2014 to 2017, a position he had previously held during François Mitterrand’s presidency from 1992 to 1993. Prior to that , he served as Minister of Labor, Employment, Vocational Training, and Social Dialogue from 2012 to 2014. His experience also led to his appointment as Minister of the Civil Service and State Reform under Jacques Chirac from 2000 to 2002.