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Higher Wages Meet Cautious Customers at the Small Business Counter

Paolo Maria Pavan

Dutch wages and labour costs are rising faster than prices. Small businesses should check whether margin and cash can cover the next payroll dates.

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Aug 17, 2026

Fewer Dutch Bankruptcies Offer Breathing Room, Not Easy Growth

Paolo Maria Pavan

Dutch bankruptcies fell in July 2026. Businesses still need to watch margins, invoices and short-term cash, especially in pressured sectors.

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Aug 14, 2026

July’s Inflation Rise Leaves Dutch Firms With a Pricing Dilemma

Paolo Maria Pavan

Higher fuel and energy costs can reduce margin before a company updates its quotes. Check each job, contract, and payment date.

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Aug 14, 2026

A Softer Inflation Number Does Not Pay the July Payroll

Paolo Maria Pavan

Dutch inflation cooled in June 2026, but wages, energy, services and supplier costs still decide small-business margins.

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Jul 1, 2026