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7 signals that it's time to rethink your pricing strategy

7 signals that it's time to rethink your pricing strategy

April 2025 - As a business owner, you want to offer products or services at a fair, profitable price. But the market changes, customers evolve and your cost structure shifts.
That's why it's a good idea to regularly scrutinise your pricing strategy.
Do you notice one or more of the signals below? Then it might be time to revisit your pricing. ➤

Happy employees: strategic asset in the war for talent

Happy employees: strategic asset in the war for talent

April 2025 - The war for talent has long since ceased to be a buzzword, but is a rock-solid reality.
Companies are fishing in the same pond and candidates are pickier than ever. Entrepreneurs who want to make a difference are therefore increasingly betting on sustainable HR - with work happiness at its core.
What is work happiness?

This is how to prepare your webshop for a busy period

This is how to prepare your webshop for a busy period

April 2025 - From 1 January 2026, e-invoicing via the Peppol network will be mandatory for all Belgian VAT-registered companies. 
This measure raises questions for many entrepreneurs on how to preserve their rights, such as disputing invoices. This means you can no longer send your invoices via PDF by e-mail, but only via a structured electronic format. ➤

As a business owner, how do you keep disputing electronic invoices from 2026?

As a business owner, how do you keep disputing electronic invoices from 2026?

April 2025 - From 1 January 2026, e-invoicing via the Peppol network will be mandatory for all Belgian VAT-registered companies. This measure raises questions for many entrepreneurs on how to preserve their rights, such as disputing invoices. This means you can no longer send your invoices via PDF by e-mail, but only via a structured electronic format. ➤

As an SME, why should you bet on AI training today?

As an SME, why should you bet on AI training today?

April 2025 - The world of AI is evolving at lightning speed. Companies that embrace this technology stay one step ahead of competitors. For SMEs, investing in AI training for employees is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Why AI training is essential for SMEs. As an SME, you operate in a rapidly changing market where efficiency and innovation make the difference. ➤

Five years after the corona crisis: what have we learned?

Five years after the corona crisis: what have we learned?

April 2025 - Five years ago, the coronavirus crippled the world. Lockdowns, working from home and uncertainty suddenly defined the entrepreneurial landscape. Now that the pandemic is behind us, it is time to look back critically: what lessons have we learned? For many entrepreneurs, the initial lockdown was a sledgehammer blow. ➤

Networking in the digital world: is physical contact still necessary?

Networking in the digital world: is physical contact still necessary?

April 2025 - The way entrepreneurs network has changed dramatically in recent years. With the rise of AI, Zoom, LinkedIn and online networking events, physical networking is no longer the only option. But does this mean that offline meetings have lost their value?
Online networking has some undeniable advantages. ➤

Is your company ready for the new liability rules?

Is your company ready for the new liability rules?

April 2025 - Since 1 January 2025, the rules around liability in the Civil Code have changed significantly. This has direct consequences for your companies, employees and external partners. Whereas companies used to be able to protect themselves contractually quite easily, the new legislation offers broader possibilities for claims for damages.
What will change?

Mandatory wage transparency coming up from 2026: how to prepare your company properly?

Mandatory wage transparency coming up from 2026: how to prepare your company properly?

April 2025 - From 2026, companies in the European Union - including in our country - will have to take into account new rules on wage transparency. The aim of these regulations? To create a fairer pay policy and close the existing gender pay gap. As an entrepreneur, you will face additional reporting and administrative obligations. ➤

Building a strong management team as an SME: how do you go about it?

Building a strong management team as an SME: how do you go about it?

April 2025 - As an SME entrepreneur, there comes a time when you can no longer manage everything yourself. As your business grows, it becomes increasingly important to structure and delegate tasks. A good management team helps you work more efficiently, make strategic decisions and prepare your company for further growth. ➤

Social media and influencer marketing: strategies for an authentic brand

Social media and influencer marketing: strategies for an authentic brand

March 2025 - Social media offer entrepreneurs a dynamic platform to connect directly with their target audience. But how do you create an authentic and authoritative brand online with tens of thousands of followers?
Social media enables two-way communication. ➤

Cybersecurity for business owners: how do you protect corporate data in a digital world?

Cybersecurity for business owners: how do you protect corporate data in a digital world?

March 2025 - Cybercrime is evolving rapidly, and 60% of Belgian SMEs are exposed to it.
In this article, we analyze some emerging threats, provide tips for preventive measures and discuss the importance of investing in modern security systems. ➤

Looking for talent? Look inside your own organization

Looking for talent? Look inside your own organization

March 2025 - The current labor market is making ever higher and more specific demands on talent, while available candidates are becoming scarcer. Too often, organizations look for talent outside their own walls, while the “white ravens” are already present within the organization. You just have to discover them. ➤

The new federal coalition agreement: tax reforms for internationally active entrepreneurs

The new federal coalition agreement: tax reforms for internationally active entrepreneurs

March 2025 - Does your company operate across national borders? Then keep a close eye on the following tax reform measures from De Wever I's federal coalition agreement. They can have a significant impact on your business activities over time. ➤

How do ISO standards contribute to the success of your business?

How do ISO standards contribute to the success of your business?

March 2025 - As an entrepreneur, you know that success depends not only on hard work, but also on reliable goods and services, efficient service and high customer satisfaction.  ISO standards can be an important means of achieving this objective. But what exactly are these standards? And why are they so valuable for your business? ➤

New digital platform helps SMEs with sustainability reporting

New digital platform helps SMEs with sustainability reporting

March 2025 - To support SMEs in collecting and sharing their sustainability data, Febelfin and Isabel are launching an innovative digital platform. This platform offers a uniform, secure and simple way to report ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) data. SMEs can thus more easily meet the expectations of banks, investors and large companies… ➤

The psychology of pricing: how do you determine the perfect price for your product or service?

The psychology of pricing: how do you determine the perfect price for your product or service?

March 2025 - Many entrepreneurs think that a low price gives them a competitive advantage. But did you know that being too cheap can have just the opposite effect? Customers often associate price with quality. Pricing that is too low can raise suspicion: ‘What's wrong… ➤

The new federal coalition agreement (De Wever I): what will change on the tax front?

The new federal coalition agreement (De Wever I): what will change on the tax front?

March 2025 - On 3 February 2025, the federal government De Wever I took the oath of office.
The coalition agreement includes a series of fiscal reforms that have yet to be enacted into law.
Which measures are in the pipeline in the coming years? ➤

Flexible work and business: the most striking measures from the new coalition agreement

Flexible work and business: the most striking measures from the new coalition agreement

March 2025 - De Wever I's coalition agreement introduces a series of reforms to modernise the labour market and create a balance between job security, social protection and flexibility. For entrepreneurs and the self-employed, the agreement contains some important measures. Which measures… ➤

As an entrepreneur, how do you choose the perfect location for your company warehouse?

As an entrepreneur, how do you choose the perfect location for your company warehouse?

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: