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…
Buying and selling second hand goods

Buying second hand products can save you a lot of money. Furthermore it’s sustainable to do so. For business purchases, buying second hand can also pay off. You might need a specific camera or maybe you found the perfect laptop bag on Marktplaats. Or you might trade in vintage clothing that you sell in your…
Wouter Vos – “In the end you really learn everything by doing it”

Wouter Vos (41) has been building and doing DIY-projects around the house ever since he was five years old. Not his father, but his grandfather introduced him to the world of wood. After a detour in construction he’s been making a living for almost ten years now by working with his favourite material. Why do…