Techmar, based in Hengelo, may be a compact SME with twenty employees, but its ambitions and international reach are significant. The supplier of 12 volt outdoor lighting delivers products to more than forty countries, with R&D in the Netherlands and production in China. That international supply chain brings opportunities, but also complex laws and regulations
Are you an entrepreneur subject to income tax or corporate income tax? If so, you may be eligible for the Environmental Investment Allowance (MIA). This tax scheme is also available to public-sector organisations, foundations or associations that pay corporate income tax. What conditions do you need to meet, and how do you apply for the MIA? In this article, we will explain it all.
Sustainability has become an essential part of marketing and corporate communication in recent years. At the same time, the market has become flooded with self invented sustainability labels and vague terms such as “eco friendly”, “sustainable”, “biobased” and “green”.
To determine whether pay differences exist within the international engineering consultancy, Grant Thornton helped Iv gain valuable insight through a detailed pay gap analysis. Anne-Fleur Vernhout and Tom van Mierlo of Grant Thornton speak with HR manager Joke Walta of Iv. “You cannot rely solely on the feeling that everyone is treated equally. Insight is needed.”
Are you importing goods into the EU? If so, you may face additional obligations under the Regulation on Deforestation Free Products (EUDR). This article explains what you need to know about the regulation and how you can prepare effectively for compliance.
