Number of new businesses in the Netherlands rises sharply due to growth in freelancers
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The number of new businesses in the Netherlands rose by 15 percent in the third quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. This is the largest increase in years. According to figures from the Chamber of Commerce, more and more people are choosing to start working as self-employed professionals.
The strong growth is primarily driven by an increase in the number of freelancers (zzp'ers). Many new entrepreneurs are starting in sectors such as business services, construction, and healthcare. This trend shows that the Dutch labor market is in flux and that entrepreneurship remains very popular among the working population.
Economists point out that the current economic situation and the flexibility of freelancing contribute to this rise. Although there are challenges, such as uncertainty regarding assignments and pension accrual, the advantages of working independently outweigh these for many new entrepreneurs.
It is still unclear whether this trend will continue in the final quarter of the year. Experts are closely monitoring the figures to see whether the growth in the number of new businesses will remain stable or if it is a temporary peak.
Sources: NL Times
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