Why Filing Your Annual Account Late Says More About You Than Your Numbers Do by Laura De Troia Laura interviews Paolo Maria Pavan, Head of Global GRC at ZENTRIQ™ After Linda's straight-talking piece on the legal obligation for Dutch BVs to file their annual accounts digitally, I sat down with P... Laura De Troia WISE Jun 2, 2025
From Obligation to Strategy — Why ZENTRIQ™ Is Elevating Compliance from KYC to CDD by Laura De Troia Compliance is no longer a formality. In a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape, where financial misconduct evolves faster than policies can catch up, companies must choose: adapt or fall behind. At X... Laura De Troia WISE May 4, 2025
FROM KYC TO CDD: XTROVERSO REDEFINES COMPLIANCE by Laura De Troia At Xtroverso, we don’t just follow the rules—we set them. Compliance has never been about bureaucracy for us. It’s about building a business environment where trust isn’t assumed—it’s proven over time... Laura De Troia WISE Feb 20, 2025
Intellectual Laziness: The Hidden Cost of Instant Answers by Laura De Troia The other day, while sipping coffee, I had a thought that hit me harder than expected—are we quietly becoming intellectually lazy ? Not just the “I’ll do it later” kind of laziness, but something deep... Laura De Troia WISE Jan 3, 2025
Freelancing Without Borders: How to Thrive in a New Country by Laura De Troia Stepping into the world of freelancing is a bold move, one that requires resilience, creativity, and a touch of audacity. But when you add the dimension of living in a foreign country, the stakes—and ... Laura De Troia WISE Jan 2, 2025
Why the Back-to-Office Debate Proves Freelancing is the Future by Laura De Troia The push to bring employees back to the office, often with little room for hybrid models, has become a recurring headline. Yet, beneath the surface of this debate lies a less-discussed, yet revealing ... Laura De Troia WISE Dec 31, 2024
Why Knowing Isn’t Enough: Education’s Shift from Facts to Critical Skills by Laura De Troia For years now, the education system—schools, curricula, the very way we learn—has been under fire, not just from Millennials like myself but from Gen X and Boomers, too. A perennial debate, often mark... Laura De Troia WISE Dec 17, 2024
The Weight of Old Habits: Why Many Struggle to Start Freelancing by Laura De Troia On the heels of yesterday’s reflection, I found myself thinking about all those who dream of leaving the comfort zone of traditional employment to embrace the thrill of freelancing. These are the peop... Laura De Troia WISE Dec 14, 2024
From Employee to Freelancer: Mastering the Art of Self-Discipline by Laura De Troia The allure of being your own boss, deciding how and when to work, is a dream that draws more and more people into the freelance world. The idea of shaping your work around your life, syncing it with y... Laura De Troia WISE Dec 13, 2024
Freelancers, It’s Time to Master the Power of No by Laura De Troia This morning, I found myself reflecting on the art—and challenge—of saying no. It’s a skill that’s both rare and underrated, whether in personal or professional settings. Take a look around, and you’l... Laura De Troia WISE Dec 11, 2024
Why Women Are Leading the Freelancing Revolution in the New Economy by Laura De Troia This morning, as I sipped my coffee in a café near my daughters' school, a familiar scene unfolded. Groups of women—moms I recognize from morning drop-offs—began trickling in, chatting in pairs or sma... Laura De Troia WISE Dec 10, 2024
The Rise of Freelancers: Key Insights From Europe’s 2024 Report by Laura De Troia By the end of this year, the much-anticipated Freelancing in Europe 2024 report will be released—a snapshot of how freelancing has evolved and expanded over the last 12 months. Presented by Malt, a le... Laura De Troia WISE Dec 5, 2024