September 2025 - Many entrepreneurs still run their businesses based primarily on gut feeling. That may work in the early stages, but as your business grows, you need guidance to make the right decisions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can help you with this: they are measurable figures that show whether you are on track to achieve your goals. But which KPIs are really worth tracking? ➤

September 2025 - Sooner or later, every entrepreneur reaches a point where additional financing is needed.
Whether it's expanding your product range, purchasing machinery or growing internationally, it's difficult to make the transition without capital.
But how do you go about it in a smart way?
Banks are often the first option that entrepreneurs consider. ➤

September 2025 - Efficient staff planning is a challenge for many SMEs. You have to take into account holiday requests, illness, peak periods and at the same time ensure that wage costs remain under control. Smart planning not only reduces stress, but also ensures satisfied employees and customers. Well-planned staffing prevents understaffing and overtime. At the same time, it gives employees clarity… ➤

September 2025 - Good inventory management is crucial for every entrepreneur.
Too little stock means lost sales and dissatisfied customers. Too much stock, on the other hand, leads to unnecessary costs and loss of liquidity.
How do you find the right balance? With these 7 tips, you can avoid both stockouts and overstock. ➤

September 2025 - Is your to-do list never-ending? In addition to your core activities, there is also accounting, administration, IT, marketing and human resources.
Sooner or later, the question arises: what should you do yourself, and what is better to outsource?
Why outsourcing? Outsourcing can offer many advantages. ➤

September 2025 - Those who are already taking steps towards digital invoicing are not only reaping operational benefits. There are also interesting tax benefits to be gained. From 1 January 2026, every VAT-registered company in Belgium must switch to electronic invoicing. That deadline is fast approaching. For some companies, all they need to do is take out an e-invoicing subscription and connect to the Peppol network. ➤

September 2025 - For many entrepreneurs, it seems logical: there is often more money in the company than in their personal account, so why not buy property with those funds?
That reasoning sounds appealing, but the tax and legal consequences make the choice less straightforward than it seems at first glance. If your company purchases a building, it can deduct a lot of costs: registration tax, VAT... ➤

September 2025 - From 1 January 2026, a new tax on the capital gains of financial assets will come into force in Belgium. For anyone who owns a company and wants to sell their shares in the long term, 31 December 2025 will be a crucial date. The value assigned to your shares at that time will determine the basis on which taxes will be calculated later. Good preparation can therefore make a big difference. ➤

September 2025 - On 1 January 2026, the way Belgian companies draw up and send their business invoices will change radically.
A Royal Decree of 14 July 2025 officially lays down these new obligations and also determines the technical standards that your invoices must meet.
For many SMEs, this means that their current invoicing process will have to be thoroughly reviewed. ➤

September 2025 - It happens every year: self-employed people and companies who forget to pay taxes in advance are presented with a hefty tax increase. The good news is that this can be easily avoided. And even if you don't have the money available at the moment, there is a tax-smart solution: the advance payment loan. ➤

August 2025 - For many SMEs, freelancers are a convenient way to quickly bring in extra expertise or capacity without hiring permanent employees.
But how do you get started? What should you pay attention to?
And how do you ensure smooth collaboration?
When should you choose a freelancer? ➤

August 2025 - On 10 July 2025, the House of Representatives approved the long-awaited Programme Law. This brings into force various tax measures that could have significant consequences for you as an SME entrepreneur. From new VAT rules for reconstruction to stricter dividend conditions: here is an overview of the most important changes. 6% VAT for demolition and reconstruction relaxed again. ➤

August 2025 - The federal government is once again tinkering with company car taxation. However, many entrepreneurs' enthusiasm has quickly been dampened. After all, only self-employed people with a sole proprietorship can still benefit from the tax advantage, and even that is subject to strict conditions. What sounds on paper like a revival of the plug-in hybrid as a tax-efficient company car turns out to be a poor deal in practice. ➤

August 2025 - As an SME manager, you may occasionally find yourself in need of some extra financial breathing space. In such cases, it can be tempting to view your own company as a “piggy bank”. While this is possible, it is important to note that acting carelessly could result in unpleasant tax surprises or even fines. Filling up your car, going on holiday or buying a private car using the company's bank card? ➤

August 2025 - For the first time, more than 50 percent of new commercial vehicles in Belgium are fully electric. This is according to recent figures from the automotive federation Febiac. Time to make the switch to EVs? In the first half of 2025, 53.2 percent of newly registered commercial vehicles were battery electric. ➤

August 2025 - The European Union is gradually introducing stricter rules on artificial intelligence. The AI Act, which has been officially in force since 1 August 2024, will fundamentally change the use of AI within companies. In less than a month, on 2 August 2025, the first major obligations will come into force. For those who are already experimenting with AI in their SME – or who want to do so soon – now is the time to prepare. ➤

August 2025 - Belgium has a record number of people on long-term sick leave. To reverse this trend, the federal government is working on a new plan to get people on long-term sick leave back to work on a sustainable basis. Employers have an important role to play in this. ➤

August 2025 - From 1 January 2026, the federal government will introduce a new tax: a 10% capital gains tax on financial assets, officially described as a “solidarity contribution”. Although the word ‘tax’ often immediately causes concern among entrepreneurs, it is important to note that this measure only applies to natural persons. Companies and management companies… ➤

July 2025 - As a small business, you don't have to compete with the advertising budgets of large players. Smart SMEs opt for visibility instead of mass advertising. With a few targeted actions, you can reach more customers locally without spending a lot. 1. Make sure you can be found on Google: Most customers search online. ➤

July 2025 - Good news for employers and students: working students are now allowed to work up to 650 hours per year under the advantageous student status. Until recently, the limit was 475 hours, but after two temporary increases to 600 hours (in 2023 and 2024), the extension is now permanent. At the beginning of May, the federal government amended the RSZ decree, so that social security... ➤