The programme organised in Amsterdam on Sunday 30 June 2024 was a great success, with around 150 participants from across the Netherlands. The event was aimed specifically at young entrepreneurs and set out to inform and inspire them about various aspects of entrepreneurship in the Netherlands. It was also the last programme of the 2023-2024 season.
The programme began with a short introduction to Hogiaf by the chairman, Mr Kabakyer. Three sessions followed, each led by a different expert as guest speaker:
Starting and Running a Business:
The first session was presented by an experienced entrepreneur and covered the steps needed to set up a business in the Netherlands, including the different legal forms and the documents required. Attention was also given to business costs, bookkeeping, personnel management and tax matters.
Government Support and Subsidies:
The second session, led by a specialist in government funding, focused on the government support available to entrepreneurs, such as subsidies for research and development, innovation and technology. Information was also provided on social security systems and municipal support programmes for entrepreneurs.
Market Research and Business Culture:
The third session was delivered by a market analyst and dealt with carrying out market research and strategic planning, with a focus on popular sectors, market size and consumer behaviour in the Netherlands. Participants also gained insight into Dutch business culture and into building business networks and partnerships.
The interaction with the participants was lively and valuable, with many questions and discussions that led to deeper insights and networking opportunities. The participants' feedback was overwhelmingly positive, which shows that the programme was very effective in achieving its objectives. All in all, it was a successful and inspiring day for young entrepreneurs, who are now better equipped with the knowledge and resources to realise their entrepreneurial dreams in the Netherlands.
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