Export Growth Puts Cash and Margin to the Test Oct 16, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO Dutch export volume rose sharply in August, led by machinery. More orders still require firm margins, clear contracts and close control of cash. CBS Dutch exports MARKET PULSE cash flow export risk industrial production machinery manufacturing trade compliance working capital Read more
Former Zzp Workers Are Changing the Hiring Pool Oct 15, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan Former zzp workers are moving quickly into paid work, often across sectors. Employers need clear roles, realistic onboarding, and a full view of staffing costs. CBS DNB HUMAN RESOURCES employment contracts false self-employment labour market payroll recruitment workforce planning zzp Read more
Rising Unemployment Does Not Make Dutch Hiring Easy Oct 15, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO The Dutch labor market is cooling, but hiring remains a careful decision. Skills gaps, higher payroll costs, and cautious customers still limit employers. CBS Dutch labour market MARKET PULSE Payroll costs UWV cash flow consumer demand hiring small business unemployment Read more
Dutch Bankruptcies Rise as Cash Pressure Builds Oct 13, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO Dutch bankruptcies rose in September 2026, with transport, industry and construction under pressure. Review cash, invoices, margins and contracts early. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY Dutch business Industry MARKET PULSE bankruptcies cash flow construction transport working capital Read more
More Consumer Spending Does Not Always Mean More Cash Oct 12, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO Dutch spending increased in August, led by durable goods. Businesses should check whether the extra sales survived stock costs, fees, returns, VAT and payment. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY MARKET PULSE cash flow consumer confidence durable goods household consumption retail small business working capital Read more
Retail Growth Calls for Tighter Stock and Cash Control Oct 9, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO Dutch retail sales increased in August, but growth differed by category. Stronger control of stock, margin and cash can keep higher turnover useful. CBS Dutch retail MARKET PULSE consumer demand inventory control online retail retail turnover sales volume small business cash flow working capital Read more
Productivity Is Up. Check Your Contracts and Cash Oct 8, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO Dutch business produced more value per hour in 2025. Contracts, current prices, clear records, and timely invoices determine whether that gain becomes margin a. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY Industry MARKET PULSE SME control Trade cash flow labour productivity margins wage pressure Read more
Dutch Inflation at 3.4% Puts Margins Under Pressure Oct 5, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO Dutch inflation reached 3.4%, but energy, wages and demand are moving at different speeds. Check how that gap affects margins, contracts and cash. CBS Dutch inflation MARKET PULSE cash flow contract indexation contracts energy costs payroll pricing small business Read more
Dutch Growth Is Up, but Demand Is Still Uneven Oct 2, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO Dutch economic figures are improving, but small firms still need to test new orders and expansion plans against cash, margin and payment timing. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY Dutch economic growth for small MARKET PULSE business cycle cash flow consumer demand investment margins small business Read more
Dutch Profits Rise, but Cash Room Remains Uneven Sep 28, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO Dutch corporate profits rose in the second quarter of 2026. Late invoices, payroll and tax still decide how much cash is available. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY MARKET PULSE cash flow corporate profit corporate profits margins pricing small business working capital Read more
Housing Costs Still Make Hiring Harder Sep 24, 2026 Real Estate Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch house-price growth is slowing, but high prices and rents still affect recruitment, commuting, payroll and business location choices. CBS Dutch housing Kadaster REAL ESTATE cash flow house prices property decisions recruitment rental pressure staff retention Read more
Retail Sales Rise, but Margin and Cash Stay Under Pressure Aug 26, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch retail sales and volume increased in the second quarter of 2026. Retailers still need a clear view of margin, stock and cash by channel. CBS Dutch retail MARKET PULSE cash flow consumer confidence consumer demand gross margin inventory control multichannel retail turnover Read more
