Articles about Entrepreneurship
Practical legal information for entrepreneurs. Read what to look out for, which steps are sensible, and when legal advice is necessary.
This is why selling a sole proprietorship is so difficult
Entrepreneurship
April 13, 2023
Selling a sole proprietorship is more difficult than selling a private limited company, because you are personally connected to the business: you cannot transfer shares, but must value the assets and liabilities separately...
Conquering a new market with a sales agent
Entrepreneurship
April 4, 2023
A sales agent helps you enter a new market quickly and efficiently: he acts as an intermediary, knows the market, and uses his network to win customers for you.
Smoking policy as a solution for a smoke-free work environment
Entrepreneurship
March 27, 2023
Employees have a right to a smoke-free workplace: a general smoking ban applies in most workplaces in the Netherlands, and smoking rooms in buildings are also prohibited. A clear smoking policy makes the rules...
Earning extra money as a freelancer while employed: this is what you need to know
Entrepreneurship
March 23, 2023
Earning extra income as a freelancer while employed is possible, and provides financial breathing room if your business income declines — but pay attention to the agreements with your employer and the tax implications. Consider a...
Advertising for medicines is subject to strict regulations
Entrepreneurship
March 20, 2023
Advertising for medicines is strictly regulated in the Medicines Act: for prescription medicines, you may not advertise to the public; for over-the-counter medicines, you may, but under strict conditions. If you violate...
Switching managing partner in a CV: how does that work?
Entrepreneurship
March 13, 2023
Replacing a managing partner in a limited partnership (CV) has far-reaching consequences: in principle, the CV terminates when a partner withdraws, unless continuation is stipulated in the CV agreement....
A theft protocol: the basis for a fair workplace
Entrepreneurship
February 20, 2023
A theft protocol is a document in which you establish in advance what happens in the event of (a suspicion of) theft at work: how you investigate and what sanctions follow. It is your...
Legal considerations for cashback promotions
Entrepreneurship
February 7, 2023
In a cashback promotion, the consumer receives (part of) the purchase price back from the manufacturer, and as the organizer, you are free to attach conditions to this — provided that...
Help, a negative review! What now?
Entrepreneurship
February 2, 2023
You may not simply remove a negative review — that is only allowed if the review is demonstrably fake or unlawful. Since the European consumer rules of 28 May 2022, you have...
A new year packed with new rules for employers
Entrepreneurship
December 30, 2022
Traditionally, new legislation and regulations come into effect around the turn of the year, often on January 1st. For employers, this means: prepare yourself. Consider changes to the minimum wage, to employment law...