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Ever wondered what’s the story behind the rapid growth of Ask Phill? Martijn Wijsmuller, our co-founder, is stepping up to the mic 🎙️ Last Thursday, Martijn was featured on the Future Business Leaders podcast on BNR Nieuwsradio, where he shared the journey of Ask Phill and discussed with the host, Thomas van Zijl, about entrepreneurship and the rapidly changing ecommerce world. If you're curious about dealing with rapid growth as an ecommerce agency - Tune in 🎧 https://lnkd.in/egMDJFSt #AskPhill #Ecommerce #FutureBusinessLeaders #Podcast

🇳🇱 Fijne Koningsdag! Rain or shine, today is a wonderful day in The Netherlands. Everyone wears orange 🍊 Hats, football shirts, glasses, boots, overalls whatever, so long as there’s a bit of Oranje pride… A chance to celebrate your entrepreneurial spirit by selling household items, clothes or homemade baked goods on the street. Usually outside your house or on a spot you reserved, marked out with tape or chalk (“bezet”) There’s children playing instruments, doing magic tricks or challenging passersby to a game of speed chess to make pocket money (believe me some of these kids are canny future founders in the making!) There’s music, there’s beer, there’s boats loaded with sound systems and smiling faces. The thing I appreciate is the opportunity to join in, to do your bit, to have fun. For me the more creative and lo-fi the better, as there’s too much of a commercial element creeping in, taking the edge of it. Sure there’s money to be made (see stats below) but not everything needs to be about making a fast buck fast. Hup Holland Hup! 🦁 ——————————— “The vrijmarkt (literally 'free market') is a nationwide flea market, at which many people sell their used goods. Koningsdag is the one day of the year that the Dutch government permits sales on the street without a permit and without the payment of value added tax. ING Bank found in 2011 that one in five Dutch residents planned to sell at the vrijmarkt and estimated they would earn €100 per person for a total turnover of €290 million. Over half of the Dutch people buy at the vrijmarkt” - Wikipedia

In late May, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer NewAge Industries, Inc. officially opened its first European production facility in Coevorden. The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) and NOM assisted the company in the process of setting up their business in the Netherlands.    🌍 Why the Netherlands? Amid the global challenges posed by the pandemic, NewAge Industries recognized the urgent need for local production and supply chains. The Netherlands, with its central location and status as a major transport hub for the rest of the world, emerged as the perfect choice for their expansion.   The Coevorden site, a last-minute but perfect fit, was suggested by Wubbo Everts and NewAge’s CEO Ken Baker and local entrepreneur Jan Feijen immediately hit it off. The local breakfast cake (ontbijtkoek) also played a part in sealing the deal!   🔧 About NewAge Industries Origins: from a family business to a fully employee-owned company with 70 years of industry experience. Product: manufacturer of fluid transfer systems, producing high-quality tubing, hoses, fittings, and clamps for a variety of industries. New facility in Coevorden: the new facility in Coevorden will primarily focus on the biomedical sector for customers in Europe and Asia, with plans to expand the product range in the future.   🌱 Commitment to Sustainability - Zero-landfill company committed to encouraging customers to adopt the same practice. - One of the few, if not the only certified B Corporation in the industry.    NOM is proud to have been part of this journey and we look forward to seeing the positive impact New Age Industries will have on the Northern Netherlands! https://lnkd.in/e_y9VsSF https://lnkd.in/eSqnQkbk AdvantaPure | Maurice LeCompte, MSME/MBA | Wubbo Everts #internationalization #sustainability #TopDutchregion TopDutch

Reflecting on our first year at CANS! Our co-founder and CEO, Dominic Rice, shares insights on CANS’ rapid growth, our mission to reduce global sugar consumption, and what lies ahead as we expand across Europe. From selling 500,000 recyclable cans in the first year to entering new markets, this interview highlights the challenges and successes of our startup journey. 🚀 Check out the full interview for more! #RethinkDrink #CANSJourney

Did you know that 95% of Constantia Teich's business is exported globally? This highlights the importance of a supportive political framework to ensure companies like ours can thrive and remain a major employer in the #LowerAustria region. We recently hosted a networking event at our plant in Weinburg with the Economic Chamber of Lower Austria Fachgruppe Metalltechnische Industrie NÖ and industry representatives. We were particularly pleased to address our concerns directly to Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner. Together, we can strengthen our country's economy and secure its future! #ConstantiaTeich #GlobalBusiness #IndustryNetworking #EconomicDevelopment

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Shoestring's technical lead, Dr Greg Hawkridge has been at the Austria 4.0 Summit talking about low-cost digitalisation. The annual event is all about regional, national and international cooperation and part of the programme focussed on the UK's experience, from programmes like Made Smarter and the High Value Manufacturing Catapault. 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e9U3Q999 Our observation is that Industry 4.0 is the future, but as per the famous quote “The future is already here – it’s just not very evenly distributed." SMEs can miss out, which is why accessible entry points such as Shoestring are so important.

We often hear the words "growth," "scale," and "disruption" thrown around like confetti. But at Sigli, we’ve always believed in something deeper: value. What’s left when you strip away the shiny surface of a typical agency? Real impact, authentic relationships, and a dedication to quality. Check out this article we’ve shared on Bloovi, where we dig into our philosophy of putting substance above all else. After all, isn't it the core that matters most? https://lnkd.in/e-bJ7jXg

🚀 Gedijen in een VUCA-wereld: Een Snelle Gids 🚀 In de huidige VUCA-wereld—gekenmerkt door volatiliteit, onzekerheid, complexiteit en ambiguïteit—moeten bedrijven zich aanpassen of verdwijnen. VUCA is meer dan een modewoord; het is een cruciale lens om wereldwijde risico's en strategische kansen te onderzoeken. Geïnspireerd door visionairs zoals Peter Hinssen, wil LIDI Partners veerkracht en duurzaamheid bevorderen door technologie en digitale transformatie. Hier is hoe we wendbaar en innovatief kunnen blijven: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔹 Data-democratisering: Gebruik masterdatabeheer om elke besluitvormer te voorzien van nauwkeurige, tijdige informatie. 🔹 Wereldwijde Coördinatie: Richt een innovatiecentrum op dat snel kan reageren op veranderingen en continue verbetering kan stimuleren. 🔹 Co-ontwikkelingskader: Implementeer "speedboats"—kleine, wendbare teams die snel innoveren, snelle successen boeken of leren van mislukkingen. 🔹 Digitale Transformatie: Omarm digitale tools en technologieën om operaties te stroomlijnen, klantervaringen te verbeteren en zakelijke groei te stimuleren. 🔹 Innovatiecultuur: Bevorder een cultuur van continue innovatie waar nieuwe ideeën worden aangemoedigd, getest en opgeschaald. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bekijk Peter Hinssen's NEXT talk voor meer inzichten (https://lnkd.in/e2j42wkv) #ZakelijkeWendbaarheid #VUCA #Innovatie #Duurzaamheid #DataDemocratisering #CoOntwikkeling #WendbaarLeiderschap #DigitaleTransformatie 👉 VUCA-uitdagingen aangaan? Deel hieronder je wendbare oplossingen!👈