Retail Sales Rise, but Margin and Cash Stay Under Pressure Aug 26, 2026 Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch retail sales and volume increased in the second quarter of 2026. Retailers still need a clear view of margin, stock and cash by channel. CBS Dutch retail MARKET PULSE cash flow consumer confidence consumer demand gross margin inventory control multichannel retail turnover Read more
More Jobseekers Do Not Make Dutch Hiring Cheap Aug 21, 2026 Paolo Maria Pavan The Dutch labour market is easing, but suitable staff and affordable payroll remain separate issues. Review margin, demand and cash before hiring. CBS Dutch labour market MARKET PULSE Netherlands labour market UWV cash flow small business staffing unemployment wage costs Read more
Fewer Dutch Bankruptcies, but Cash Pressure Remains Aug 14, 2026 Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch bankruptcies fell in July 2026. Businesses still need to watch margins, invoices and short-term cash, especially in pressured sectors. CBS Dutch business bankruptcies MARKET PULSE Netherlands bankruptcies business confidence cash flow market pressure sector risk small business Read more
Dutch Inflation Puts Pressure on Small-Business Margins Aug 14, 2026 Paolo Maria Pavan Higher fuel and energy costs can reduce margin before a company updates its quotes. Check each job, contract, and payment date. CBS Dutch inflation MARKET PULSE Netherlands cash flow energy costs fuel costs inflation pricing small business Read more
More Dutch Fast-Food Outlets Raise the Stakes Aug 10, 2026 Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch fast-food outlets and sales keep growing, but payroll, delivery fees, tax and local competition put more pressure on each transaction. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY MARKET PULSE cash flow fast food hospitality labour costs market pressure retail competition small business Read more
Dutch Growth Holds Up as Business Investment Falls Aug 3, 2026 Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch GDP grew while investment fell. Business owners should test orders, cash and payment terms before adding machinery, stock, debt or payroll. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY MARKET PULSE SME resilience bankruptcies business investment cash flow consumer demand industrial production small business Read more
Higher Factory Prices Put Small Supplier Margins at Risk Jul 31, 2026 Paolo Maria Pavan Oil-linked factory prices remain higher than last year. Small suppliers should connect new costs to quotes, contracts, customer terms and cash timing. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY Dutch industry MARKET PULSE cash flow energy costs industrial prices manufacturing pricing small business Read more
Dutch Firms Sell More but Hold Back on Investment Jul 23, 2026 Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch production and sales are improving, but firms remain careful about machinery, buildings and other long-term commitments. CBS Dutch business investment Dutch investment MARKET PULSE SME control capital spending cash flow industrial production small business sustainability investment Read more
Lower Unemployment Does Not End the Staffing Squeeze Jul 23, 2026 Paolo Maria Pavan The Dutch labour market is cooling, but small employers still face limited skills, rising labour costs and pressure on usable working hours. CBS MARKET PULSE Netherlands labour market Payroll costs UWV recruitment small employers unemployment workforce planning zzp Read more
Dutch Retail Grew in May. Cash Is the Test Jul 4, 2026 Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch retail grew in May 2026, but shop owners still need to turn higher turnover into margin, paid VAT, controlled stock and usable cash. CBS Dutch retail MARKET PULSE SME finance VAT cash flow minimum wage online retail sales volume turnover Read more
Dutch Household Income Rises, But Customers Stay Careful Jul 3, 2026 Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch households have more real income on paper, but small firms still need to test demand against volume, margin, payroll, debt, and cash timing. CBS MARKET PULSE cash flow consumer demand household income mixed income mortgage debt retail wages zzp Read more
Export Orders Need a Margin Check in 2026 Jul 3, 2026 Paolo Maria Pavan Exports carried much of Dutch growth in 2025. In 2026, the business test is whether foreign orders leave enough cash and margin after all costs. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY Dutch-made goods GDP MARKET PULSE cash flow exports margins re-export small business Read more
