Doing business in the netherlands

Being Europe's most densely populated nation means that the Dutch have become masters of high density living, creating an efficient transport system and a practical and direct way of doing business. Economically, relations with the UK are very strong. The UK is the third largest exporter of goods to the region, making up eight per cent of the country's total. This means that the Netherlands is the UK's fourth largest export market. This figure is mirrored by the Netherlands, with the UK also being its fourth largest export market.
The Dutch are modern and progressive, but also wish to preserve their standards and values.  In the Netherlands there are clear distinctions between private lives and business, much like in Britain. When negotiating they are straightforward and tend to refrain from spending days getting to know their business partners. The Dutch traditionally share not only business ethics but have a similar sense of humour.

A benefit of the Netherlands' size is that all the major cities are relatively close together and none has a population of more than one million.
Amsterdam, with its historic city centre and museums, its unique ring of canals and vibrant nightlife, attracts the most tourists. But other cities such as The Hague, Delft, Haarlem, Utrecht, Groningen and Maastricht also have their share of historic buildings and attractions and welcome considerable numbers of visitors. Rotterdam was heavily bombed during the war, its city centre has been almost totally rebuilt and is renowned for its striking modern architecture such as the Erasmus Bridge.
There are 12 provinces in the country: Drenthe, Groningen and Friesland in the north; Flevoland and Utrecht in the centre; Overijssel and Geldersland in the east; Noord Brabant and Limburg in the south and Zeeland, South Holland and North Holland in the west