Entrepreneurship in the Netherlands
It starts with the Entrepreneurship School for Status Holders by Qredits
Entrepreneurship in the Netherlands!
Starting in September, 3 entrepreneurial schools for status holders will commence again. One in Stadskanaal, one in Doetinchem, and one in the Greater Amsterdam region. In 2026 and 2027, more schools will open in other cities in the Netherlands.
- Good qualities of an entrepreneur
- is different about entrepreneurship in the Netherlands
- How to write a business plan
- How to create a marketing plan and sell your products
- Dutch rules and regulations
- How to present your plan effectively
- How to create a good financial plan
This is what you do in the Entrepreneur School
After this module:
- You will know what type of entrepreneur you are
- You will know what are good at and what you find difficult
After this module:
- You will understand the environment where you want to start your business
- You will know how and why that environment changes
- You will know who your customers are
- You will understand what competition is and be able to research competitors
- You will know the strengths of your business and what is still challenging
After this module:
- You can create a budget (financial plan) and understand why it is important
- You know your income (money you earn) and expenses (money you spend)
- You know how to create a financial plan (budget) for yourself in 4 steps
- You can explain why you need a financial plan
- You can work with the 5 budgets in a financial plan
After this module:
- You will know the basics of marketing and have created a simple marketing plan
- You will understand the components of the marketing and media mix
- You will understand the customer's journey (customer journey)
After this module:
- You will know whether or not you will start a business
- You will have all the items you need for your business
- You will have created your follow-up plan
- You will prepare for your presentation
During the closing:
- You present your business plan
- You receive a certificate upon completing the training
The Small Business Academy for Migrants in brief
To participate, your language level must be at least Dutch A2. There is a main trainer, and guest trainers with expertise in specific areas such as marketing and finance will also visit. Entrepreneurs with a migration background will share their experiences of starting a business in the Netherlands.
Requirements to participate:
- You have gained entrepreneurial experience in your home country or have a clear business idea that you would like to pursue in the Netherlands.
- You can read, speak, write, and understand Dutch at least at A2 level.
Development partnerships
The Entrepreneurs School for Status Holders is made possible by Qredits in collaboration with VluchtelingenWerk Nederland.
This project is funded within the framework of a broader agreement between the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) and the European Commission (Directorate-General for Home Affairs), aimed at improving the integration of migrants in EU member states through the development of new partnerships and innovative forms of financing.
The lessons are given in your municipality.
In 2025, the training will be provided in these municipalities:
- Stadskanaal (full)
- Greater Amsterdam region
- Doetinchem
In 6 and 2027, we will start a total of 12 more training programs. Sign up below, and we will contact you when a training program starts in your region.
Registration process
After receiving your registration, we will check if there is a municipality near you that offers the Entrepreneurial School for Refugees. If there is no municipality near you, unfortunately, you cannot participate. If there is a municipality near you, you can join the Entrepreneurial School!
First, we will call you. This is to see if this training is suitable for you. We will also check if your Dutch is good enough to understand everything.
After the phone call, we will schedule an intake interview. During this interview, we will discuss:
- Your (entrepreneurial) experience and idea
- Whether you have permission from the municipality to participate. This is only necessary if you are receiving benefits.
- Whether you have enough time to follow the training.
From dreaming to doing!
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