February 2024 - Inventory management costs money. But those who are smart in the warehouse can reap commercial benefits from it. In Belgium, the cost of stock for the average SME is estimated at 15 to 20 per cent of the financial value of the stock. Yet, the stock is indispensable in many cases. For three reasons: Fast delivery increases your service. ➤
February 2024 - Whatever business you are in, at the end of the financial year, only one thing counts: the amount below the line. The financial management of your business, therefore, deserves full attention. An ERP system brings insight into your data and figures. The basis of sound financial management is up-to-date accounting. An ERP… ➤
February 2024 - The start of a new year always has a number of tax novelties in store. In 2024, too, you can expect a number of changes in corporate tax. Which changes should you take into account?
Statutory filing deadlines
As is its annual custom, the FPS Finance informs taxpayers of the tax... ➤
February 2024 - In 2024, you should consider some new HR measures for employers and employees. In this article, we list some of the critical changes.
Extension of date for presentation of purchasing power premium
Through the RD of 23 April 2023 on the purchasing power premium, well-performing companies can grant a one-off purchasing power premium… ➤
February 2024 - Until the tax year 2023, non-profit organisations, international not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) and private foundations were subject to a 0.17% tax on the value of their assets (albeit with an exemption of a first tranche of EUR 25,000 of assets). Since 1 January 2024, a reformed rate… ➤
May 2025 - Those who want to motivate and reward their employees for their efforts in an advantageous way have an interesting track available with the wage bonus based on CAO 90. This bonus - officially the non-recurring result-related benefit - is both fiscally and socially attractive, but has clear rules. What is a wage bonus according to Collective Agreement 90? ➤
May 2025 - For SMEs, it is often more cost-effective to bet on customer loyalty than to constantly acquire new customers. Loyalty programmes can play a key role here, provided they are used strategically. Below, we discuss five effective methods to reward customer loyalty without compromising your profitability. 1. Points programmes. Customers earn points with every purchase, which they can… ➤
May 2025 - As an entrepreneur, you do everything you can to keep your business financially sound. Yet managing numbers on a daily basis can be overwhelming. By devoting just 30 minutes each week to a structured financial check, you can proactively respond to developments and run your business with confidence. ➤
May 2025 - In the federal coalition agreement, the theme of administrative simplification runs like a thread through the various policy measures.
Eliminating unnecessary (business) taxes and adjusting or scrapping administrative formalities must become a top priority. Increasing demand for administrative simplification. ➤
May 2025 - The rules of the game regarding car taxation in Belgium are in a state of flux. Since 2023, the federal government in our country has been strongly committed to greening the car fleet, and as an entrepreneur, you feel this more and more in your wallet. In 2025, the tax rules will be even stricter. Electric cars remain the spearhead, but unexpectedly, there is also room… ➤
April 2025 - As a business owner, you want to offer products or services at a fair, profitable price. But the market changes, customers evolve and your cost structure shifts.
That's why it's a good idea to regularly scrutinise your pricing strategy.
Do you notice one or more of the signals below? Then it might be time to revisit your pricing. ➤
April 2025 - The war for talent has long since ceased to be a buzzword, but is a rock-solid reality.
Companies are fishing in the same pond and candidates are pickier than ever. Entrepreneurs who want to make a difference are therefore increasingly betting on sustainable HR - with work happiness at its core.
What is work happiness? ➤
April 2025 - From 1 January 2026, e-invoicing via the Peppol network will be mandatory for all Belgian VAT-registered companies.
This measure raises questions for many entrepreneurs on how to preserve their rights, such as disputing invoices. This means you can no longer send your invoices via PDF by e-mail, but only via a structured electronic format. ➤
April 2025 - From 1 January 2026, e-invoicing via the Peppol network will be mandatory for all Belgian VAT-registered companies. This measure raises questions for many entrepreneurs on how to preserve their rights, such as disputing invoices. This means you can no longer send your invoices via PDF by e-mail, but only via a structured electronic format. ➤
April 2025 - The world of AI is evolving at lightning speed. Companies that embrace this technology stay one step ahead of competitors. For SMEs, investing in AI training for employees is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Why AI training is essential for SMEs. As an SME, you operate in a rapidly changing market where efficiency and innovation make the difference. ➤
April 2025 - Five years ago, the coronavirus crippled the world. Lockdowns, working from home and uncertainty suddenly defined the entrepreneurial landscape. Now that the pandemic is behind us, it is time to look back critically: what lessons have we learned? For many entrepreneurs, the initial lockdown was a sledgehammer blow. ➤
April 2025 - The way entrepreneurs network has changed dramatically in recent years. With the rise of AI, Zoom, LinkedIn and online networking events, physical networking is no longer the only option. But does this mean that offline meetings have lost their value?
Online networking has some undeniable advantages. ➤
April 2025 - Since 1 January 2025, the rules around liability in the Civil Code have changed significantly. This has direct consequences for your companies, employees and external partners. Whereas companies used to be able to protect themselves contractually quite easily, the new legislation offers broader possibilities for claims for damages.
What will change? ➤
April 2025 - From 2026, companies in the European Union - including in our country - will have to take into account new rules on wage transparency. The aim of these regulations? To create a fairer pay policy and close the existing gender pay gap. As an entrepreneur, you will face additional reporting and administrative obligations. ➤
April 2025 - As an SME entrepreneur, there comes a time when you can no longer manage everything yourself. As your business grows, it becomes increasingly important to structure and delegate tasks. A good management team helps you work more efficiently, make strategic decisions and prepare your company for further growth. ➤
March 2025 - The current labor market is making ever higher and more specific demands on talent, while available candidates are becoming scarcer. Too often, organizations look for talent outside their own walls, while the “white ravens” are already present within the organization. You just have to discover them. ➤
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