* Dutch economy expected to grow 0.3% in 2024 and 1% in 2025 (Autumn estimate DNB); * German economy: expected growth 2024 0.3%; * Gas and electricity prices stabilize in 2024; * Unemployment at end of April 2024 3.6% (367,000);
Joost Klein performs again after the failure in Malmö. As one of the founding fathers of the Eurovision Song Contest, the Netherlands has been barred from participating. We still don't know what really happened. Surely it does not seem so difficult for the Swedish Public Prosecutor's Office to investigate this. Despite the firm intention not to watch I did. A non-binary winner with a lousy song and a recital that makes me feel ashamed. But that's Europe today.
Optimizing dividend policy is an important strategic objective for SME entrepreneurs, as it affects the company's financial health, shareholder satisfaction and future growth opportunities. But how do you determine a healthy dividend policy and what aspects are involved?
At our last professional technical meeting, we had a fascinating presentation by Walter Bril, Customer Success Manager for Elements.cloud on generative AI (GenAI) and its impact. He emphasized how extremely difficult it is to change human thought models and habits and how technology can both accelerate and enhance these processes.
The House of Representatives approved the Affordable Rent Act on April 25, 2024. If the Senate also agrees, many landlords will have to lower rents and adjust them to comply with the new rules.
- Dutch economy expected to grow 0.3% in 2024 and 1% in 2025 (Autumn estimate DNB); - German economy: expected growth 2024 0.2%; - Gas and electricity prices fall slightly in 2024;
As a young employee in the National Audit Office, I got to know colleagues from the FIOD as they moved into our building for an investigation. I remember piles of files and months, sometimes years, of investigations. The alternation between paperwork and interrogations was very important. Findings from both sources were compared, and the results of those comparisons in turn gave rise to further and more focused interrogation.
On April 4, together with my colleague Rob, I attended ABN Amro's intermediary event at the beautiful location of Chateau St. Gerlach. A great time to speak to colleagues in the area and strengthen contacts with the bank. Invited as guest speakers on this day were Pierre Boels of Boels Rental and Camille Oostwegel sr of Oostwegel Collection. Both highly successful Limburg entrepreneurs.