Dutch Profits Rise, but Cash Room Remains Uneven Sep 28, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO Dutch corporate profits rose in the second quarter of 2026. Late invoices, payroll and tax still decide how much cash is available. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY MARKET PULSE cash flow corporate profit corporate profits margins pricing small business working capital Read more
Housing Costs Still Make Hiring Harder Sep 24, 2026 Real Estate Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch house-price growth is slowing, but high prices and rents still affect recruitment, commuting, payroll and business location choices. CBS Dutch housing Kadaster REAL ESTATE cash flow house prices property decisions recruitment rental pressure staff retention Read more
Retail Sales Rise, but Margin and Cash Stay Under Pressure Aug 26, 2026 Market Pulse 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 Construction Turnover Does Not Guarantee More Cash Aug 21, 2026 Real Estate Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch builders are invoicing more, but extra working days, higher material prices and delayed projects can leave margin and cash behind. CBS Dutch construction REAL ESTATE building materials building permits cash flow construction turnover contractors housing pipeline labour shortage Read more
More Jobseekers Do Not Make Dutch Hiring Cheap Aug 21, 2026 Market Pulse 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 Market Pulse 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 House Prices Rise, but Local Sales Set the Cash Aug 14, 2026 Real Estate Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch house prices are still rising, but local demand determines what a sale can deliver and when the cash becomes available. CBS Dutch housing Dutch housing market Kadaster REAL ESTATE cash flow house prices local markets property decisions small business Read more
Dutch Inflation Puts Pressure on Small-Business Margins Aug 14, 2026 Market Pulse 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 Market Pulse 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 Employers Face Tighter Staffing Choices Aug 4, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan Vacancies and jobs are falling, but Dutch employers still face scarce staff, higher labour costs, and fewer flexible staffing options. Belastingdienst CBS Dutch labour market HUMAN RESOURCES Payroll costs employment relationships hiring small business cash flow vacancies zzp Read more
Dutch Growth Holds Up as Business Investment Falls Aug 3, 2026 Market Pulse 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 Market Pulse 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
