In what was a surprising move in the EU General Court, Ireland and Apple successfully won their appeal against the €13.1bn tax ruling by the EU Commission.
Will COVID-19 help advance the digital revolution in agriculture?
With the industry facing pressure to improve its sustainability, could digital innovation be the answer?
Government bailouts and the opportunity to rebuild better
COVID-19 related bailouts pose a unique opportunity for governments to leverage their power and rebuild a better and greener post-pandemic world. The question is if they will. HLB CEO Marco Donzelli shares his thoughts.
Tackling the Netherlands agriculture industry’s growing nitrogen emissions crisis
HLB’s Arjan Mulders and Martjin Kemperman discusses the impact and opportunities ahead for the Dutch agriculture industry
Space as a service
The pandemic has disrupted the ‘Space as a Service’ business model. Will it recover? We ask, what’s next for the co-working industry and office real estate owners.
The retail re-launch: How to revive customers’ appetite for sales
As the summer sale season approaching, retailers need to rethink their value proposition to customers with less appetite to buy.
Returning to the workplace: Considerations employers need to be aware of to protect staff
As offices re-open, what do employers need to be aware of to protect staff and comply with safety guidelines?
COVID-19 free zones: A proposal for a new tourism product
What will the tourism industry look like in the post-pandemic world? We discuss a proposal for COVID-19 free zones as and new tourism poducts.
Raising confidence during a crisis: How can brands maintain customer loyalty and trust?
When consumer confidence is down, is there an opportunity for trust in your business to go up? We discuss best practice brand responses in times of crisis.
Germany reduces VAT rates to help strengthen economy
To strengthen its economy and to mitigate the economic consequences of COVID-19, the German government announces a reduction of VAT rates.
Business as unusual: Are business leaders ready for life after lockdown?
How are business leaders around the world preparing for life after lockdown and re-opening their businesses?
The ”New Normal” for hospitality businesses
COVID-19 severely impacted hospitality businesses. As lockdown restrictions are easing up, what does the ”New Normal” look like for owners of restaurants and bars?