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Dutch Inflation Rose, but Your Margin Has Its Own Clock

CBS put May inflation at 3.5 percent. Small firms need a sharper reading than the headline.
byPaolo Maria Pavan
June 9, 2026
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AI Makes Audit Judgement Faster, and Evidence More Exposed

The useful question for small firms is not whether AI helps, but whether the trail.
byPaolo Maria Pavan
June 2, 2026
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  • Market Pulse

Dutch Industry Is Selling More, but Cash Still Needs Proof

A 2.3 percent turnover rise helps, but the real test for small manufacturers is margin, payment.
byPaolo Maria Pavan
May 26, 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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