EU-based companies are increasingly looking inward for stability and outward—beyond the Atlantic and Pacific—for opportunity.

European Businesses Amid the Trade War: Cooperation in the Eye of the Storm

In recent years, global trade dynamics have undergone seismic shifts. At the center of this transformation stands the long-running trade war between the United States and China. For European Union (EU) businesses, this isn’t just a distant battle between economic giants—it has become a strategic crossroads. As tariff barriers, political tensions, and supply chain disruptions…

twenty most common business-killer errors European founders make, illustrated with real-world stories and actionable fixes.

Top 20 Mistakes When Starting a New Business (and How to Avoid Them)

Launching a company is thrilling, but the road from idea to sustainable profit is littered with avoidable missteps. Below you’ll find the twenty most common business-killer errors European founders make, illustrated with real-world stories and actionable fixes. 1. Skipping Market Validation What happens: Founders fall in love with their solution and ignore proof of demand.EU…

“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” — Winston Churchill.

Business Failure: The Best Fuel for Success

Why Business Failure Is a Rite of Passage for Great Entrepreneurs and Leaders “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” — Winston Churchill.Across every industry and era, the most celebrated founders and executives share one hidden asset: a résumé packed with expensive, embarrassing, and transformational missteps. Far from career-ending, business…

Depreciation is one of the most important — and often underappreciated — concepts in accounting and business finance. It’s more than just an accounting formality: when understood and used strategically, depreciation can be a powerful tool for improving cash flow, reducing taxable income, and guiding smarter asset management decisions.

What Is Depreciation? Why It Matters and How to Use It to Your Advantage in the EU

Depreciation is one of the most important — and often underappreciated — concepts in accounting and business finance. It’s more than just an accounting formality: when understood and used strategically, depreciation can be a powerful tool for improving cash flow, reducing taxable income, and guiding smarter asset management decisions. This article explores what depreciation is,…

Belgium plays a central role not only politically but economically as well. Known for its industrial strength, export-oriented economy, and multilingual, highly educated workforce, Belgium’s future appears promising — yet not without challenges.

The Future of Belgium’s Economy: Stability, Innovation, and Challenges Ahead

Belgium, located at the heart of Europe, boasts a dynamic and diverse economy. As a founding member of the European Union and home to major EU institutions in Brussels, Belgium plays a central role not only politically but economically as well. Known for its industrial strength, export-oriented economy, and multilingual, highly educated workforce, Belgium’s future…

The Netherlands, known for its open economy, strategic global trade links, and highly educated workforce, has long been considered one of Europe’s most stable and competitive economies.

The Future of the Dutch Economy: Strengths, Challenges, and What Lies Ahead

The Netherlands, known for its open economy, strategic global trade links, and highly educated workforce, has long been considered one of Europe’s most stable and competitive economies. As we move further into 2025, the Dutch economy is navigating both global uncertainties and internal structural shifts. While the country remains a leader in innovation, sustainability, and…