November 2024 - Public procurement offers entrepreneurs opportunities beyond the traditional market. From small SMEs to larger companies, every type of business can benefit from stable and often lucrative contracts. Here are some reasons why it can be beneficial to win public procurement contracts. Government contracts offer… ➤

November 2024 - Belgian SMEs are increasingly struggling with applicants who have unrealistic salary expectations. About half of the SMEs surveyed face non-market-compliant wage demands, according to a survey by SD Worx. On average, half of all SMEs receive applicants with unrealistic… ➤

November 2024 - As an entrepreneur, you naturally want to get the most out of your business without paying unnecessary taxes. Fortunately, there are several ways to get money out of your business in a tax-friendly way. Below are five tips to do this smartly and legally. One of the most common ways to… ➤

November 2024 - The Voluntary Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME) is an initiative of the European Union and EFRAG. It provides unlisted SMEs with a standardised way to report sustainability information. The VSME provides an accessible method to share sustainability efforts. ➤

November 2024 - An annual survey by SD Worx of over 16,000 employees in ten European countries, including a thousand working Belgians, shows that almost half of under-25s would like to start their own business.
This trend can also be seen at Xerius, the largest business counter for self-employed people in our country. ➤

November 2024 - From 1 January 2026, all Belgian VAT-registered companies must use inter-company structured electronic invoices. Want to check whether your company's e-invoicing software complies with the new regulations? Electronic invoices are documents exchanged directly between the software of different companies. ➤

November 2024 - In our digital world, a business app is not a luxury but a strategic necessity. Why your organisation, employees and customers will also benefit from having their own mobile app, you will read below. 1. An app puts you in your customer's pocket It is every business leader's dream to be… ➤

November 2024 - The CSRD has made corporate sustainability a central pillar of many companies' strategies.  More transparency about and better quality of sustainability information: that's what it's all about. How do you best approach communication on corporate sustainability? ➤

November 2024 - A survey by HR consultancy Hudson (part of Randstad Group) shows that only 10 per cent of Belgian organisations use the legal mobility budget. According to figures from SD Worx, 852 companies offered the legal mobility budget in 2023. This measure was introduced in 2019 as an alternative to the company car. ➤

November 2024 - In a family business, business and emotional interests are often closely intertwined. This can lead to complex and sensitive situations that potentially impact business strategy and growth. A family charter, also known as a family protocol, is, therefore, an important document. ➤

October 2024 - For many SME entrepreneurs, growth is the ultimate ambition. Growing not only means more customers and turnover, but also strengthening one's position in the market and ensuring future-proofing. Yet it turns out that a lack of financial resources often puts a brake on this ambition. How can SMEs... ➤

October 2024 - Time is one of the most valuable resources for any entrepreneur, and efficient time management can make the difference between success and stagnation. Especially for SMEs, where the entrepreneur often plays multiple roles, it is essential to make the best use of the time available. Here are three practical tips for better time... ➤

October 2024 - Although their small scale gives them advantages, SMEs often struggle with limited financial resources to invest in innovation. To address this problem, the FPS Economy launched a campaign to inform SMEs about the various financing options available. In Belgium, the vast majority of SMEs have fewer than ten employees. ➤

October 2024 - A survey by SD Worx shows that about half of Belgian SMEs offer company cars to their employees. These vehicles are mainly used as function cars, mainly for visiting customers. Companies with less than three cars form the majority, but larger organisations often have more. Especially in Brussels and Wallonia, company... ➤

October 2024 - Growing SMEs, especially in manufacturing and services, face significant challenges they must overcome to remain successful. We identify five critical levers that companies need to work on to achieve sustainable growth. 1. Strategy: One of the biggest pitfalls for growing companies is the lack of a clear, forward-looking strategy. ➤

October 2024 - Do you employ one or more employees? Then it is a wise choice to have the administrative follow-up - from payroll to time credit - done by specialists. As many as 90 per cent of Belgian companies are affiliated to a social secretariat. Knowing that such affiliation is not a legal obligation, it can't be a coincidence that so many... ➤

October 2024 - When you leave on holiday, check carefully that all the windows and doors of your home are locked. After all, you don't want to give burglars or other unwanted visitors a chance to steal valuables. The same goes for your business. Securing data against hackers should always be an absolute priority. Yet many companies still... ➤

October 2024 - From 1 January 2025, the quasi-immunity of auxiliary persons, such as freelancers and subcontractors, will change. As an entrepreneur, what do you need to know about this? As part of a modernised Civil Code, the new Book 6 of the Civil Code was adopted on 1 February 2024. Subsequently, the federal government approved an... ➤

October 2024 - In a fast-growing SME, it is crucial that the organisational structure and culture keep pace with this growth. With the new grant call ‘Organising differently’, Europe WSE - formerly known as ESF Flanders - supports SMEs in this growth process. Which talent do you deploy for new tasks? How do you create a broad support base... ➤

October 2024 - In a business that attracts new customers, generates additional turnover and hires new employees, you as an employer need to consider additional obligations. Each time a cape in the workforce is crossed (20, 50 or 100 employees), new legal ground rules come into play. How do you keep a clear... ➤