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Starting or growing your own business in the Netherlands? Bert Wams (KvK) will make clear which steps are necessary to transform an idea into a concrete business plan. Sinead Hewson (WBII) will focus on the growth perspectives within businesses in order to help the existing entrepreneurs to the next level. Sinead Hewson & Bert Wams WBII & KVK
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5 steps to: Setting up in business5 steps to: Growing your business
Entrepreneurship. Dutch style.
ICP Research 2013: Perceived quality of professional life in NL “we have to climb down the ladder”
Entrepreneurs:
You’re likely to be like me:
Sole trader Services sector (low overhead)Ambition to grow Profile in Dutch market lowFemale
It’s easy to do businessin the Netherlands
Setting up
5 steps to complete when starting a business in the Netherlands
Step 1. Identify your entrepreneurial qualitiesStart building a network Seek advice & coaching
Step 2: Describe your product or service Do market research
Step 3: Draft a financial plan & business plan
Step 4: Check laws & regulationsOrganise book-keepingArrange tax matters
Step 5: Choose legal formArrange insurance Draft business terms & conditionsRegister at Chamber of Commerce
Starting your business:
Chamber of Commerce resources:
StarterstrajectOne hour Consultation with a business adviserTen step planWebsite & downloads in EnglishSeminars (in Dutch) (x2 in English)
Dates for your diary:Starting your own business (November 26th)Networking for starting entrepreneurs (November 20th)
Women’s Business Initiative International:
Networking Date for your diaryAdvice 300% Club (Jan 2014)Support
Growing
5 steps to generate business inside and outside the Expat community
FOCUS KEEP IT SIMPLE BE CLEAR ON WHAT YOU WANT & WHY
Growing your business:
Chamber of Commerce resources:
Coachpoolhttp://www.port4growth.nl/http://www.syntens.nl/
Women’s Business Initiative International:
NetworkingAdviceSupport
Date for your diary300% Club (Jan 2014)
Note: You need to research organisations, entrepreneurial centres, business angels depending on your sector
Networks (examples) Useful information / links
ACCESS
Women's Business Initiative International
Connecting Women
The Hague International Network
BNI Seagulls
Delft International Networking Association
VBM Business Club & MKB
Haagse Vrouwenzaken
INBA
American Chamber of Commerce
TGN
http://www.kvk.nl/englishwebsite/
http://www.womensbusinessinitiative.net/about/doing-business-in-the-netherlands/ (links to organisations here)
http://www.belastingdienst.nl
REFLECTION
If you are starting out:
Do I really want to set up in business?If so, what are the first three actions I must take?
If you are already in business:Where are the opportunities for me to grow?What three actions must I take?
QUESTIONS?
Thanks and close
