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…

EU funding programs in 2025 offer significant opportunities for startup founders who are ready to take the plunge. From small grants to full-scale innovation funding, the EU and its member states continue to invest in a strong and diverse entrepreneurial landscape.

Startup Grants and Business Launch Support in the EU (2025 Edition)

Starting a business in the European Union in 2025 remains an attractive option for many entrepreneurs — thanks to a supportive regulatory environment, access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets, and a growing network of EU and national-level funding programs designed to boost startups and small businesses. This article explores the key business…

For companies within the European Union, finding reliable and profitable foreign partners can unlock tremendous growth opportunities, open up new markets, and build a more resilient business model.

How to Find Foreign Business Partners: A Guide for EU-Based Companies Expanding Internationally

Expanding your business beyond borders is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity in an increasingly globalized economy. For companies within the European Union, finding reliable and profitable foreign partners can unlock tremendous growth opportunities, open up new markets, and build a more resilient business model. But how do you actually go about finding…