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Starter route

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.

What you learn — 33 modules

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
7 days free, then €39/month
Or €390/year — two months on us · all 126 modules and all six routes included
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Good questions

What does Holdwise Academy cost?

One membership: €39 per month or €390 per year (two months on us). The first 7 days are free, with full access to all 126 modules, six routes, Scenario Mode, live Q&A, community and tools.

How does the free trial week work?

You get 7 days of full access — exactly enough to complete the entire Quick Start route. Cancel within the week and it stays at €0.