February 2024 - Inventory management costs money. But those who are smart in the warehouse can reap commercial benefits from it. In Belgium, the cost of stock for the average SME is estimated at 15 to 20 per cent of the financial value of the stock. Yet, the stock is indispensable in many cases. For three reasons: Fast delivery increases your service. ➤
February 2024 - Whatever business you are in, at the end of the financial year, only one thing counts: the amount below the line. The financial management of your business, therefore, deserves full attention. An ERP system brings insight into your data and figures. The basis of sound financial management is up-to-date accounting. An ERP… ➤
February 2024 - The start of a new year always has a number of tax novelties in store. In 2024, too, you can expect a number of changes in corporate tax. Which changes should you take into account?
Statutory filing deadlines
As is its annual custom, the FPS Finance informs taxpayers of the tax... ➤
February 2024 - In 2024, you should consider some new HR measures for employers and employees. In this article, we list some of the critical changes.
Extension of date for presentation of purchasing power premium
Through the RD of 23 April 2023 on the purchasing power premium, well-performing companies can grant a one-off purchasing power premium… ➤
February 2024 - Until the tax year 2023, non-profit organisations, international not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) and private foundations were subject to a 0.17% tax on the value of their assets (albeit with an exemption of a first tranche of EUR 25,000 of assets). Since 1 January 2024, a reformed rate… ➤
December 2024 - Artificial intelligence (AI) has long ceased to be a futuristic concept. Big companies like Google and Amazon have been using AI technology for years, but it also offers huge opportunities for SMEs. This article lists what AI can do for your business and how you can start using it. What can AI do for your SME? ➤
December 2024 - 1. Unfavourable business climate: It is no secret that the business climate in Belgium has become more difficult. Confidence among Belgian entrepreneurs has fallen in recent months, partly due to rising labour costs and uncertainties in international markets. This affects many sectors, from construction to manufacturing… ➤
December 2024 - Absenteeism in Belgium reached record levels in the first half of 2024, with a notable rise in absenteeism among young workers. Medium-term absenteeism (absences of one month to one year) rose by 8% and long-term absenteeism (longer than one year) by 7%. The biggest increase was seen among 25- to 34-year-olds… ➤
December 2024 - Should you hire new employees to meet the growing demands of your business, or is it wiser to invest in training your current team? Both options have benefits, but which is best for your business? 1. Recruiting can quickly provide the right expertise. If you need specific skills that your... ➤
December 2024 - With the introduction of the new Private Investigation Act, internal investigations into personnel are more strictly regulated. The law replaces the outdated Private Investigation Act of 1991. The new regulations - which are expected to come into force by the end of 2024 - apply to companies that want to investigate, for example, fraud… ➤
December 2024 - Invoice fraud affects countless individuals and businesses every year. With the rise of digital fraud, criminals are now also trying to digitally penetrate mailboxes or information systems, where they modify account numbers or create fake invoices. In invoice fraud, criminals intercept a real invoice - often from a mailbox… ➤
December 2024 - From 1 January 2025, the Belgian legislator is modernising the VAT declaration procedure and the collection of tax and non-tax debts. One of the biggest changes is the automatic monthly refund for all monthly declarants, who will no longer need a special licence. For quarterly filers, the filing deadline is extended to the 25th day of the... ➤
December 2024 - Since 1 November 2024, four new support zones have been introduced in Flanders to replace the existing ones, and the dislocated zone aid will be extended for a period of six years.
This support measure offers companies investing in these zones a significant reduction in their wage costs when… ➤
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 - 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 - 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 - 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. ➤
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