ZZP
An estimated 9,000 zzp'ers (self-employed without employees) work in Zoetermeer. And this group of entrepreneurs is growing steadily. Good entrepreneurship is important as a motor for the local economy and a vibrant city. The municipality supports the entrepreneurship of zzp'ers through the services of Ter Zake Het Ondernemershuis .
Ter Zake Het Ondernemershuis
The central meeting place for all entrepreneurs, including you as a (starting) ZZP'er. Networking is possible here in a relaxed atmosphere. You can meet with relations while enjoying a free cup of coffee or tea. Consultation with a group is possible in one of the meeting rooms. In Ter Zake Het Ondernemershuis you will find all kinds of information for entrepreneurs. There are also regular workshops, training courses and meetings for entrepreneurs. Look here for the agenda or just drop by at Markt 3 in Zoetermeer.
Your own coach
Especially if you want to start your own business or have not been working with your business for very long, a business coach is useful. The coach can help you with questions about finances and drawing up a business plan, for example. She will show you the way within the municipality and can put you in touch with organisations and companies. This service is completely free. Make an appointment with business coach Irma de Graaff, telephone 079-346 9700 .
Getting started as an IT Professional
Zoetermeer supports startups and scale-ups in IT in their successful entrepreneurship. The website of 'Scale booster, strengthens start- & scale-ups' offers an overview of the program and the possibilities. This site also offers information and inspiration for and by entrepreneurs.
'Scale booster, strengthens start-ups & scale-ups'
Workshops and events
Ter Zake Het Ondernemershuis offers an overview of interesting workshops and events for starters, start- & scale-ups and SME entrepreneurs. Check the agenda or contact the business coach for the latest workshops. See the heading above 'Your own coach'. For start-ups & scale-ups, a more extensive overview with interesting (regional/national) workshops, events and webinars can be found at: scalebooster.nl/nl/agenda .
Entrepreneurial school Zoetermeer
If there is sufficient interest, Qredits Microfinanciering Nederland will organize an entrepreneurial school for starting entrepreneurs in Zoetermeer. Inquire about the possibilities and express your interest with entrepreneurial coach Irma de Graaff, telephone 079-346 9700 .
Ready to take action
Then come to business coach Irma de Graaff, she is ready to help you further. Call for an appointment at 079-346 9700 .
Useful links
- Starting as a freelancer or self-employed person
- Flextender
- IP Marketplace and ZZP tools
- The Future Group , as a self-employed IT professional working in a partnership
Housing
Are you an entrepreneur looking for (temporary) housing? Then you can visit the websites below. Or contact an account manager of the Economic Affairs department of the municipality. The account managers work from Ter Zake Het Ondernemershuis , Markt 3, Zoetermeer, telephone 079-346 9700 .
Assignment
Flextender is an organization that offers an online platform for municipal hiring assignments.