Uncertainty inhibits economic growth
The Netherlands is still experiencing slight economic growth (1.1 per cent). In the coming years too, growth will be limited to just under 1 per cent. This growth is inhibited in particular by huge geopolitical volatility. There is unrest in the Middle East, a protracted war in Ukraine, the trade war between the US and almost every country in the world, immigration problems in Europe and the US, tightness in labour markets... And we could go on and on.
Debtor or debiZeur?
Who are you doing business with? Do you actually know? You might immediately think, "yes, of course! But do you always dare to say so honestly? Especially with new customers or when something changes with existing customers, it is good to take a critical look at their creditworthiness.
Cash or crash!
You deliver a product or service, send an invoice and wait for payment. Sounds simple, but in practice, that money often arrives late, or not at all. Without good credit management, your cash flow comes under pressure, and a business that does not receive any money can hardly grow. So good debtor management is not an administrative sideshow, it is essential for doing business.
Dutch business in a European perspective
Dutch business is in the midst of a challenging economic environment. Companies face rising costs, increasing regulations and a tight labour market. It is becoming increasingly difficult for entrepreneurs to strike a balance between remaining competitive and growing healthily.
Crucial turning point financing market
The past two years have marked a crucial turning point in the funding market. After a period of restraint, the major Dutch banks are again showing renewed growth in their corporate lending. However, this growth goes hand in hand with a fundamental change in role and selectivity.
Opportunities and bottlenecks
As an entrepreneur, you want to be able to grow without worrying about uncovered risks. Yet sometimes you find that your insurer becomes more cautious just when you need more cover. That's where Xolv's Risk Underwriter comes in: someone who really understands your situation and makes sure you keep the right room to do business.
Tight rules, but still space
You use credit insurance to protect yourself against the risk of non-payment. This offers peace of mind and security, but it also comes with clear obligations. One of the most important ones is the collection procedure. As soon as a customer does not pay within the agreed period, the claim must be transferred to the credit insurer in time.
From old to cloud
What used to take days can now be settled in minutes. Smart software allows you to manage your credit insurance policy not only more effectively, but also more efficiently. Dashboards allow you to steer much better and react faster to changing circumstances. No more loose Excel files that still often cause surprises. Because where was that document stored again? And why is this tab here?
Why would you want a middleman?
What is the role of an intermediary, also known as a broker or intermediary, in credit insurance? After all, you take out a contract with a credit insurer, apply for limits there and also file claims there. Easy right? If only it were that easy. An intermediary makes the difference between being dissatisfied or satisfied with credit insurance. In fact, it starts even before you take out a policy.
Banks recapture ground on SME finance, but what's the whole story?
Recently, the Financial Dagblad headlined that traditional banks are regaining market share in SME lending. A development that at first sight may seem surprising after years of steady rise of alternative financiers. The figures, including from the Stichting MKB Financiering, confirm this picture: especially in the segment of loans up to one million euros, the banks' share has grown again.