Phases 0-4: practical start, foundation, first clients, digital presence and retention.
The Holdwise Academy Starter route counts 33 modules across practical start, foundation, first clients, digital presence and retention.
1Registering with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK): step by step
2Opening a business bank account: what you need to know
3Applying for a VAT number and filing your first return
4Understand Dutch VAT in 30 minutes — no more stress
5Creating, sending and receiving your first invoice
6Control your numbers in 10 minutes a week
7Choosing accounting software: what works for you as a starter?
8Who really buys from you?
9How to win in a market full of competitors
10Explain who you are and what you do in 10 seconds
11How to build a name people remember
12Your personal brand that opens doors
13Tell your story so people remember it
14Selling without being pushy
15Why people buy: the hidden triggers
16Stop giving discounts — how to price yourself correctly
17How to charge €500 while it feels like a bargain
18Always know what's in your account
19Cashflow: how to avoid surprises in your account
20Networking that actually delivers — without the fakery
21Contracts that protect you — even with friends
22LinkedIn: from time-waster to client magnet
23Email marketing that actually makes money
24Growing online without an advertising budget
25Video as marketing — even if you're camera-shy
26AI for Marketing and Content: A Week's Content in an Hour
27ChatGPT for Your Business: From Email to Proposal
28Prompt Engineering: Asking Questions That Get Good Answers
29Clients who stay — and refer others
30Earning more from clients you already have
31The client experience people talk about
32Building a community around your brand
33Growing fast with limited resources: growth hacks