Christian Biet is managing director of ABC Pilotage d'Entreprises, a member of the Rivalis network. His mission is to help very small businesses (companies with sales of under €1 million) optimize their profitability. For each of his customers, he systematically asks the right questions: how much does the company cost, how much does it need to sell, and is each assignment profitable?
In this context, Christian uses a variety of tools adapted to each problem and each business. Excel is part of his toolbox, but above all he looks for concrete, well-thought-out solutions that bring real added value to his customers.
For Christian, simplicity is a decisive criterion. His customers are small business owners, often unfamiliar with complex financial tools. They need intuitive solutions that they can get to grips with quickly, without the need for extensive training.
The consultant had already tested several of Fygr's competitors, but none of them had satisfied him. The tools were either too complex, or unsuited to his customers' realities on the ground. The risk? Offering a solution that no-one would use, due to its lack of accessibility.
In addition, Christian provides his customers with expertise on profitability, but he lacked a tool to answer the crucial question: "Okay, it's profitable, but in terms of cash flow, does it pass muster?"
"I've also used some of Fygr's competitors, but they haven't given me any satisfaction."
It was the ease of use that appealed to Christian. Fygr proved to be the tool he was looking for: intuitive, within the reach of 99% of his customers, and requiring no additional training.
With Fygr, Christian completes his consulting approach. Fygr provides the answer to the question of cash flow, whereas Christian's focus is on profitability. His customers can now visualize their financial situation in concrete terms and better anticipate their needs.
"Fygr already gives me simplicity. It's within the reach of 99% of my customers, without any additional training, so it's intuitive, and that's hyper important."
Christian particularly appreciates several features:
Multi-bank consolidation at the click of a button. For an advisor juggling several customer files, or for an entrepreneur managing several bank accounts, being able to view everything on a single screen is a considerable time-saver. With just one click, he can access all three of his customers' banks, making his advisory work considerably easier.
Automatic categorization into large families. Fygr lets you set keywords to organize expenses into major budget categories: employee costs, purchases, fixed charges (insurance, outside services, etc.). No need to redo a complex chart of accounts. The aim is to remain concrete and provide a clear, actionable vision.
In concrete terms, Fygr helps Christian's customers to better manage three critical aspects of their cash flow: private direct debits, supplier deadlines, and above all the recovery of customer payments. These three points are often the blind spots for very small businesses, and can jeopardize their financial equilibrium even when profitability is high.
When asked to describe Fygr in one sentence, Christian's answer is unequivocal:
"Fygr is THE easy-to-use treasury software."
This simplicity has transformed the way Christian supports his customers. He can now offer them a tool that they really embrace, that gives them a clear and reliable view of their cash flow, and that integrates naturally into their daily lives.
For Fygr's small business customers, who are often overwhelmed and uncomfortable with figures, Fygr represents a real relief. They go from having to manage their cash flow in an approximate and worrying way, to having a controlled and serene vision of their financial situation.
The impact can be measured on a daily basis: less stress in the face of deadlines, better anticipation of cash flow needs, and above all the ability to make informed decisions. In Fygr, Christian has found the missing link in his support: a tool that complements his expertise in profitability with a concrete and accessible vision of cash flow.
Today, ABC Pilotage d'Entreprises continues to support its VSE customers with an enhanced offering. Thanks to Fygr, Christian can guarantee them not only improved profitability, but also healthy, long-term cash flow management.