Services
Four services. One path to francophone markets.
From “we’re still wondering if it’s worth it” to real sales – with someone who knows francophone business culture from the inside for 12+ years.
01How we work
We start where you are today. We lead to results.
Every company looking at francophone markets is in a different place. Some are still wondering whether the idea makes sense at all. Others have a product but don’t know who to offer it to. Some have a contact but don’t know how to approach them properly. And others hire a French-speaking employee, only to find they need more than language – they need method.
Our four services cover all these stages. Use one, two, or all of them – depending on where you stand today and where you want to arrive. The services are modular: start with what you need now, add others as the need arises.
Between institutional advice and “doing it all yourself”, there’s a third way – working with someone who knows French business culture from the inside.
02Choose
Start where you are today.
Pick the statement that best describes you – we’ll show you which service fits.
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“We’re still wondering if it’s worth expanding”
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“We need concrete clients and meetings”
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“We have a contact, but the meeting isn’t progressing”
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“The team needs to learn to work on its own”
Your situation
You have a product, you sense an opportunity, but you’re not sure whether a specific francophone market is really right for you. You need clarity on whether it’s worth investing time and money.
Recommended service
Market research and consulting
We provide a tailored analysis – how your product looks in the market, the competition, the prices, the real opportunities. A clear answer: is it worth it or not, and if so – where to start.
Your situation
You know your product fits francophone markets. But you don’t have the time, contacts, or language skills to find and engage real decision-makers.
Recommended service
Sales development and client prospecting
Confirmed meetings with real decision-makers. We build the list, write and call in your name in French, set the first meeting date.
Your situation
You set up a call or a meeting, but you’re not sure how to run it. Or you tried, and the French side “went silent” after the meeting. You need someone to join you and help get a result.
Recommended service
Participation and representation
We join your meetings – online or in person. We interpret, explain cultural context, help you close the conversation with concrete next steps.
Your situation
You’ve hired or plan to hire a French-speaking employee. Or your internal team works with francophone markets, but the results aren’t coming. You need methodology and practical skills.
Recommended service
Team building and training
Practical training for your team – how to work with French clients, how to lead conversations, how to read cultural signals. We can also help you pick the right hire.
03Services
Four services. In detail.
Each service has its own page with full information – here’s a short overview.
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Market research and consulting
The starting point for everyone considering expansion into a francophone market. In a free 30-minute call we assess the situation. After that, a one-hour strategy session (150 EUR) where we deliver a tailored analysis and action plan. For larger projects we move into ongoing consulting.
What’s included
- Free 30-minute call – situation assessment
- One-hour strategy session (150 EUR) – tailored analysis and direction
- Concrete plan for the first steps
- Option to continue with ongoing consulting
Who it fitsCompanies that haven’t yet committed to a francophone market or don’t have a clear strategy.
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Sales development and client prospecting
The service that saves the most time. We build a list of potential clients relevant to your product in francophone markets. We contact them in your name in French – by email, phone, LinkedIn. We arrange the first meetings with real decision-makers. If you’ve tried and it isn’t working – we analyse why.
What’s included
- Prospect list with decision-maker contacts
- Cold outreach in French (email, phone, LinkedIn)
- First meetings arranged
- Review of your existing outbound strategy, if relevant
Who it fitsCompanies that know their product and want real meetings without using internal resources.
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Participation and representation
We sit with you in the meetings that matter – online or in person. We don’t just translate – we read the cultural signals, frame the right questions, help close the meeting with a concrete next step. We can also represent your company at trade shows and events that need a French-speaker with real business experience.
What’s included
- Joining meetings (online or in person)
- Cultural interpretation, not just linguistic
- Preparation with you before the meeting
- Representation at trade shows and events
Who it fitsCompanies with contacts but no experience running a productive conversation with French partners.
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Team building and training
A long-term solution for companies that want to work with francophone markets continuously. We help you pick the right people – not just French-speakers, but the right cultural fit. We train your team to work practically with French clients – from first contact to closing the deal. All training is tailored to your product and market.
What’s included
- Consulting on hiring the right people
- Practical team training (not theory)
- Tailored rules and checklists
- Continued support through the first months
Who it fitsCompanies building a long-term presence in francophone markets with an internal team.
04Getting started
How the work begins.
The first steps – known in advance, so you don’t feel like you’re taking a risk.
Day one
Free 30-minute call
A short first contact online. We ask about your company, product, current experience in francophone markets, and goals. We tell you whether we can help. No proposal yet – this is a mutual fit check.
Week one
Strategy session (150 EUR)
A one-hour conversation. We present a tailored analysis – how your product fits the market, the concrete opportunities, the pricing, the first steps. After the session we decide together: continue together or proceed on your own with a plan in hand.
First month
Execution with the chosen service
If we decide to work together, we pick the service that fits your need – client prospecting, representation, training. We sign a contract with NDA, agree on concrete goals and budget. We start.
Beyond
Long-term collaboration
Most projects move into a long-term form – representation grows into an ongoing consultant role, prospecting moves from one campaign into ongoing work. You can end the project after any agreed phase – no long-term commitments.
05Who we are
People who know the market from the inside.
French Bridge is a team built around 12+ years of B2B sales experience in francophone markets. Founder Solveiga is the lead consultant – she has worked in francophone markets in senior sales positions, speaks five languages, and holds 200+ business contacts in France, Belgium and Switzerland. When a project needs extra resources – linguistic, technical, local – we work with trusted collaborators.
06Questions
Questions about choosing a service.
These questions are only about service choice. For general questions about how we work, see the FAQ page.
Can I start with client prospecting and skip market research?
Yes. If you already know your product, your pricing, and who you’re selling to, market research isn’t required. We start with the free 30-minute call to check whether sales development really fits.
How long does a project usually take?
It depends on the service. Market research – about a week from strategy session to deliverable. Sales development – minimum 3 months to see real results. Representation – one-off or ongoing depending on need. Training – 2 to 6 weeks. We give you exact estimates after the first call.
Can I start with one service and add others later?
Yes – this is usually how it goes. A client starts with market research, then moves to client prospecting, and later adds representation for the important meetings. The services are modular – no contract forces you to use what you don’t need.
Do you work on fixed prices or hourly rates?
The strategy session is a fixed 150 EUR. Other services are per project. After the initial calls we deliver a concrete proposal with budget brackets, broken into phases. We never work on “hourly rate, we’ll see how long it takes” – that doesn’t work for you or for us.
What does the free 30-minute call cover?
An online meeting (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams). Questions about your company, product, current experience in francophone markets, and goals. We tell you which service fits best, and whether we can help at all. If we’re not the right match – we recommend alternatives or institutions. No commitments.
Last step
Not sure which service you need?
Let’s start with a free 30-minute call. Together we’ll figure out which services make sense for you. No pressure, no proposal – just a check on whether it’s worth working together.
Or call us: +370 695 85855