Author Archives: JoostBoers

Athletes, are you optimally fed?

This is the year of the Olympics. An important event for many athletes who are training for years to be in optimal shape to compete in the Olympic Park in London. The City is preparing as well. But have a … Continue reading

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Test: Will you outperform the economy?

The proposals of the Dutch government are there, to restore revitalise the economy according to the European rules. Which means savings. For the government… and also higher taxes (VAT, company car allowance, slightly lower income tax), higher contributions for health care … Continue reading

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Steun het RoPaRun team van de Jaarbeurs! (Dutch language)

Acht lopers, vier fietsers en twintig mensen begeleiding gaan meedoen met de RoPaRun, die tijdens het Pinksterweekeinde wordt gehouden. Feeling-healthy.net steunt de atleten met producten zodat ze fysiek de uitdaging aankunnen. Maar zelfs daarbuiten kunt u het goede doel van … Continue reading

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Positive spirit and attraction for the good

A member of a social club approached all members of the club with the question – colleagues of the company I work for will participate to the RoPaRun. Do you want to sponsor and support us? After a short thought, … Continue reading

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Is your company listed?

Many people are happy to work for a listed company. It’s safe, big and reliable. At least: that’s what they used to be. What happens with listed companies nowadays? Business units get sold. Reorganisations take place. People getting discouraged to … Continue reading

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No government – independent

I think we should half taxes… for the time we have no government as the Dutch government is not working for the next couple of months. The ministers of the coalition decided they did not have a good solution to … Continue reading

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Will you take the online marketing challenge?

Online marketeers are often focused on improving results. They improve the performance of business and websites, at the benefit of other people. Did they ever consider optimising their own results? That’s why the MPRV.biz Online Marketing Challenge has been launched. … Continue reading

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Demonstrate or do something about it?

An interesting discussion in the Dutch unions. Due to the economic situation and the discussion in the government, they actually are not agreeing themselves whether they should go to the Malieveld in The Hague and demonstrate (FNV Bondgenoten) or if … Continue reading

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Is your company in trouble, or operating in growth markets?

We are living in dark times, considered from economical perspective. It seems. People say this. But are we really? Yes, if you are in manufacturing then it may be difficult. If you are in printing or publishing, you may be … Continue reading

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The unique in business is you

What is unique in business? Many people try to find this like the bucket with gold under the rainbow. Forbes describes in a great article how any business can survive and grow, in any economy. I think the article touches to a couple of … Continue reading

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