Practical articles on accounting, VAT, e-invoicing and marketplace selling.
Want to start a business in NL as a sole trader? This guide covers KVK registration, your Dutch VAT number, a business bank account, and your first invoice.
Which insurance do you need as a self-employed freelancer in the Netherlands? A practical checklist covering income protection (AOV), liability and legal expense cover.
Freelance hourly rate calculator logic explained: the formula, a worked example, and how to sanity-check your rate against the market before you quote a client.
Discover the zelfstandigenaftrek, startersaftrek, mkb-winstvrijstelling and KOR for Dutch freelancers, plus which business costs you can deduct.
Practical inventory management tips for webshops and marketplace sellers: avoid stockouts, set a reorder point, and keep stock synced across channels.
Creating a quote as a freelancer: what should it include, which quoting software can you use for free, and how do you turn a quote into an invoice with 1 click?
Discover the benefits of multichannel selling and the admin challenges it creates. Learn how to manage multiple sales channels without losing control.
Should you keep a cash book in Excel or go digital? And how do you create a credit note for a return? A practical guide with examples for freelancers.
Client hasn't paid? Follow the correct order under Dutch law: friendly reminder, formal demand letter (aanmaning), statutory interest, then debt collection or court.
Learn how to create an invoice the right way: mandatory details, templates in Word, Excel and PDF, free online tools, and automatic invoicing with slimzaak.
Sending your first invoice as a freelancer? Learn what new freelancers forget, how to set payment terms, and why a professional template builds trust.
Choosing between a sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak) and a Dutch BV? Compare liability, tax, and admin so you pick the right structure for your business.
