Speaking at Global Sources Hong Kong Show

Posted on 11 October 2023

The Global Sources Hong Kong Show is set to be a hub of knowledge and inspiration for business enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. I'll share my invaluable insights on innovation-driven business growth and the art of navigating European markets, overcoming the barriers to cross-border expansion. What to Expect at the Global Sources Hong Kong Show Global Sources Hong Kong Show is a premier event for businesses. My sessions ...

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SB SUPPLY IN FINANCIAL TIMES LIST OF FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES

Posted on 29 November 2021

Tilburg-based SB Supply is in the top 1000 fastest growing companies according to the Financial Times. It is one of the 22 Dutch companies on the list. The company of Sander Berendsen is listed next to Dutch companies like Swapfiets, Bunq and FastNed. Founder Sander Berendsen is very pleased: "What a milestone! Being on the FT1000 Europe's Fastest Growing Companies proves that we not only work with a great team of talented people, but also with ...

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SB SUPPLY NO. 2 FASTEST GROWING WEBSHOP IN THE NETHERLANDS

Posted on 29 November 2019

Tilburg-based SB Supply Europe has been named number 2 of the Ecommerce50 Shopping Awards 2019. The webshop for tablet, smartphone and laptop accessories is one of the ten fastest growing e-commerce companies in the Netherlands. This presentation is based on the independent research conducted by consultancy firm EY. PROUD NUMBER 2 SB Supply has long been proud to be among the top 10 fastest growing e-commerce companies in the Netherland...

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In macroeconomic perspective: It seems obvious: entrepreneurs start new businesses, creating more employment, leading to an increase competition among companies which eventually will lead to an increase in productivity through technological change. In the long run, the most important factor for economic growth is technological change (Solow, 1956). So, can we take for granted that a relatively high level of entrepreneurship will lead to a ...

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At the moment, there is much debate about self-employed people (ZZP's in Dutch) in the Netherlands and their (special) tax benefits. In my opinion, it is important to make a distinction in several kinds of entrepreneurship and its economic influence. I think the tax benefits in the Netherlands for the so-called ZZPs (self-employed people) are too generous and do work contra productively. I have elaborated on some facts/arguments below which have ...

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In the last six decades (1950-2010), the Brazilian economy has grown and quadrupled its GDP per capita (GDPpc) from approximately 1,700 to 6,900 measured in International dollars (Bolt & van Zanden, 2013). All amounts that are mentioned in this blog are measured in International dollars (sometimes called Geary-Khamis dollar), except as otherwise provided. The International dollar is a currency developed by economists to compare countries ...

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Het lijkt een mooie combinatie, ondernemen combineren met de collegebanken. Maar in de praktijk botst het ondernemerschap nogal eens met het onderwijs. "Als je een deadline moet halen of een examen moet doen, is er weinig flexibiliteit", ervaren studenten. Brabants Dagblad sprak met jonge ondernemende studenten. Zo runnen Ruud, Miranda en Martijn Schippers het bedrijf JAM (JongerenArbeidsMarkt), een online platform waar bedrijven jongeren ...

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The Rise of the US

Posted on 10 September 2014

Why did the US become the world's most powerful nation? In the last two centuries, the United States of America has become the most powerful nation in the world by making its transition from an agriculture based economy to an industrial nation. In the first part of the 19th century, the country’s GDP grew approximately 4% per year but GDP per capita just increased by 0.5%. This can be explained by the growth in population and increased ...

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5 jaar later in Australië

Posted on 13 August 2014

Immuun voor economische teleurgang. 5 jaar geleden kwam ik voor het eerst in dit afgezonderde continent, aan de andere kant van de wereld. Een westers land dat de afgelopen decennia continu doorgroeide (zie GDP comparison, verschil in groei van BBP), een land wat buiten de 2 grote economische neerslagen bleef (2001 en 2008) en een land dat een geringe staatsschuld heeft (zie Australian Public Debt, staatsschuld). Is dit land immuun voor een ...

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COOLEST COOLER: 21st Century Cooler that’s Actually Cooler

Posted on 28 July 2014

The COOLEST is a portable party disguised as a cooler, bringing blended drinks, music and fun to any outdoor occasion.

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