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Higher Energy Bills Will Reward Businesses That Explain Their Prices

Oct 22, 2026

Paolo Maria Pavan

Uneven pressure from energy, heat and transport costs is changing customer behavior. Small firms need accurate records and credible explanations for every price increase.

Customer trust Energy prices GOVERNANCE Netherlands pricing small business

The 2027 Tax Shift Leaves Old Business Assumptions Exposed

Sep 23, 2026

Paolo Maria Pavan

The Dutch tax changes planned and proposed for 2027 expose gaps between profit, taxable income, owner drawings, payroll costs and genuinely available cash.

Dutch tax GOVERNANCE cash flow company cars payroll small business

Faster AI Attacks Raise the Cost of Slow Business Decisions

Sep 21, 2026

Paolo Maria Pavan

AI is reducing the time businesses have to respond to cyber weaknesses. Small firms need clear authority over patches, access, payments and recovery before technical disruption reaches customers and cash.

AI GOVERNANCE Risk management business continuity cybersecurity small business

A Business Signature Does Not End the Consumer Question

Jun 29, 2026

Paolo Maria Pavan

Dutch micro-business contracts can raise consumer-law questions when use is private or mixed. The practical issue is the proof file behind the contract.

GOVERNANCE Netherlands Paolo Maria Pavan VAT consumer law contract risk contracts general terms reflexwerking small business zzp