“Very intense training goes against your natural instincts” – Bryan Wolters

Bryan Wolters (32) is a former Dutch powerlifting champion. From his study Human Movement Sciences (Bewegingswetenschappen) he just rolled into the personal trainers profession. But over the years he has managed to give it his own twist. As a strength coach, he now shares his knowledge through training programs, well-known blogs, podcasts and even his…

Lot Madeleine – “My passion is really in my free work”

Lot Madeleine is a writer, tattoo artist and graphic designer. With her distinct style, she has already managed to put herself in the spotlight of major brands such as Bugaboo and adidas. Recently she also designed the label of the Eigen Baas Bier from Kees de Boekhouder. In everything she does, she tries to mold…

Jip Piet – ‘I find the ‘normal’ world a bit monotonous’

You might know the imaginative work of Jip Piet (32) from the illustrative work he does for Correspondent, de Volkskrant and other media. During the lockdown, he not only exhibited his own work, but also that of fellow artists. And his work is on display during the Rotterdam Art Week from 1 to 4 July….

How to manage your collaborations with other freelancers

When you’re about to land a big job, you probably can’t wait to get started. But what if the assignment is actually too much to handle on your own? Or if it involves work that isn’t quite your expertise? Then, it might be smart to join forces with another freelancer and start a collaboration. Outsourcing…

Eva van den Broek about the bluebottle fly effect

What do little flies that save cleaning costs and men that use dryer fluff to pick up women have in common? Well, behavioural scientist dr. Eva van den Broek (and marketing strategist Tim de Heijer) wrote a book about both: The bluebottle fly effect, how everyday phenomenons secretly influence your behaviour. The book will be…

Receiving income through sponsorship or funding, the tax rules explained

To keep art and culture affordable for everyone, artists and performers are often able to make use of subsidy, funding or sponsorship. But how do you include these cash flows in your accounts? Subsidy, funds and sponsorshipSuppose you receive a subsidy for organising a show or exposition for instance from the Mondriaan Fonds or the KF Heijn Fonds….

Marieke van Elsäcker -“Success to me, is creating from the heart”

On her website Marieke van Elsäcker (32) says it short and sweet. She’s a Creative Director from Amsterdam that knows how to come up with well thought out concepts. Preferably projects that fit in the zeitgeist and have a deeper meaning than just selling stuff: “Over time it has become clear to both my clients…

Retirement for entrepreneurs, the answers to your questions

Your pension. Sometimes you’ve already got your hands full dealing with today. However, it can be wise to take some action for your pension as soon as possible. Something about interest over interest? Thomas van der Heijden of Brand New Day tells us all about saving up as an entrepreneur for when you’re old and…

Getting your invoices paid faster

Every entrepreneur likes his invoices to be paid on time. Unfortunately they not always are. How do you make sure your clients pay them faster? These are a couple of tips & tricks. 1. Add a payment link to your invoiceBy adding a payment link to your invoice, your client is able to pay you…