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A Thin Dutch Quarter Puts Margins Back on the Table

A weak quarter keeps the economy moving, but energy, credit and cautious customers narrow the space for small firms.
byPaolo Maria Pavan
June 7, 2026
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No Recession Still Leaves Dutch Firms With Decisions to Defend

The official picture is thin growth, but real pressure sits in prices, cash, contracts,.
byPaolo Maria Pavan
June 4, 2026
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Q1 2026: Dutch GDP Growth Drops to 0.1%. Here’s What Small Business Owners Need to Do

Dutch GDP growth Q1 2026 was almost flat, and that changes the planning.
byPaolo Maria Pavan
May 4, 2026
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