February 2025 - Choosing a new location for a company warehouse is a strategic decision that has a direct impact on the efficiency and growth of your business.
The right warehouse not only ensures better logistics, but also helps save costs and serve your customers faster.
Choosing a warehouse in six steps: ➤

February 2025 - The VSME standard, a new voluntary framework for sustainability reporting, will be officially launched in 2025.
This tool is specifically designed to support SMEs in reporting their sustainability efforts.
What is the VSME and who is it for? ➤

February 2025 - A revamped investment deduction system has been in place in Belgium since 1 January 2025. This reform, established via a Royal Decree on 20 December 2024, aims to simplify the complex rules for entrepreneurs while giving them more legal certainty. Under the new system, entrepreneurs… ➤

February 2025 - Loyal customers are the backbone of any successful business.
They not only keep coming back, but also act as ambassadors of your brand. But how do successful brands build a loyal customer base?
Here are some lessons you can apply to build customer loyalty. ➤

February 2025 - Entrepreneurship is hugely rewarding, but it also brings moments of uncertainty and setbacks. Whether it's economic headwinds, falling sales or personal stress, staying motivated can be a challenge. Here are some practical strategies to maintain your motivation, even in difficult times. ➤

February 2025 - Traditional marketing messages often get lost in the crowd. But there is a powerful tool that can make your message stand out: storytelling. Stories have the unique gift of evoking emotions, inspiring and connecting. How can you use storytelling to strengthen your communication? 1. Why does storytelling work? People are… ➤

February 2025 - Social media is a must for entrepreneurs who want their business to be seen online. But did you know that your success on Facebook, Instagragm, LinkedIn and Tiktok is largely determined by algorithms? These sophisticated systems decide who sees your content - and who doesn't. Do you want to make sure your posts stand… ➤

February 2025 - Excellent customer service is one of the foundations of a successful business. It not only helps keep customers happy, but also build loyalty and enhance a positive reputation. These seven practical tips will help you future-proof your customer service: 1. Invest in training: Your team is the face of your customer service. ➤

February 2025 - In 2025, as a business owner or consultant, you need to consider numerous new measures. These novelties may have an impact on your business operations. We list some notable changes. 1. Taxation - New size criteria for companies: The conditions for being considered a ‘small… ➤

February 2025 - In a persistently challenging economic context, Belgian SMEs remain remarkably optimistic. This is evident from the latest edition of the semi-annual ‘SME Work Barometer’, conducted by Acerta in cooperation with ETION and VKW Limburg. Although confidence has declined slightly, many entrepreneurs see future… ➤

January 2025 - The new year is upon us, and for entrepreneurs, this presents a unique opportunity to reinvent not only your business but also yourself.
Pause for a challenging thought: what if you had to rebuild your entire business from scratch? What would that look like?
This is the time to answer that question. ➤

January 2025 - The end of the year is approaching, and that is often a busy but also inspiring period for entrepreneurs. While the last orders are coming in and you might be organising another Christmas party, it is also a good time to look ahead. How do you make sure your business is ready for a successful new year? Here are three concrete tips. ➤

January 2025 - As an SME entrepreneur, you know how important it is to control costs.
Every euro you save can be reinvested in your business.
But saving without sacrificing quality?
That requires a smart approach.
Here are five practical tips you can apply today. ➤

January 2025 - From early 2025, the legal retirement age in Belgium will be raised from 65 to 66. This will affect all workers aged 65 and younger.
Yet 8 in 10 workers do not believe they will be able to work that long, according to research by Securex.
This percentage has remained almost stable since 2019. ➤

January 2025 - For SMEs, 2024 was a tough year. According to the UNIZO SME Barometer, which recorded a negative score for the thirteenth quarter in a row, we closed with one of the worst results in a decade. Bankruptcies spike, entrepreneurs are pessimistic about the economy and profitability remains a major problem. The outlook for 2025… ➤

January 2025 - For business owners and their tax advisers, year-end is always another challenging and stressful period. This annual process requires precision and planning, but fortunately there are ways to make it more efficient. What are the key points of focus in this process? How can a practical checklist… ➤

January 2025 - From 1 January 2025, the investment deduction landscape in Belgium will change dramatically. Whereas entrepreneurs and companies could previously deduct almost any investment, the updated regulations call for a more targeted approach. As an entrepreneur, you can include… ➤

January 2025 - From 1 January 2025, there will be a new temporary simplified scheme for reimbursement of electricity costs when employees charge their company car at home. For employees who charge their electric company cars at home, there will be greater clarity… ➤

January 2025 - The year 2025 will bring a series of changes on the VAT front. Deadlines, procedures and practicalities will all be updated. Wider deadline for quarterly returns. For businesses filing VAT returns quarterly, the deadline will be extended. From 2025, you will get until the 25th day of the month following the quarter to file and pay your return. ➤

January 2025 - From 1 January 2025, the discount on social security contributions for employers who keep employees aged 62 and over will disappear in Flanders. What Flemish tax breaks will be retained in the coming year, though? Target group discounts As an employer, you can benefit from various target group discounts, which reduce social… ➤