Part-time entrepreneurship

Starting a business?

Would you like to start your own business while receiving social assistance, but are unsure how to go about it? Then you may be eligible for a program aimed at helping you become self-employed, called the préstart. This program allows you to prepare yourself for starting your own business with the help of a coach. During this program, you will retain your Social assistance benefit be exempt from work obligations. During this period, you will learn how to write a business plan and acquire entrepreneurial skills, for example.

If you start your own business while receiving social assistance, you can receive financial support under the Self-employed Persons Assistance Scheme (Bbz). Are you already an entrepreneur and is your business experiencing financial difficulties, or do you want to stop doing business? In that case, you can also Requirements the Bbz under Requirements . The Fryslân Self-employed Persons Agency (BZF) implements this scheme for the municipality of Opsterland. Check the website: www.bureauzelfstandigenfryslan.nl. Your contact person at the municipality can support you and/or refer you to the contact person within the BZF.

Part-time entrepreneurship

Are you receiving Social assistance benefit do you see opportunities to earn money as an entrepreneur for a few hours a week? You can work part-time under Requirements the Participation Act. You can work part-time as an entrepreneur while retaining your Social assistance benefit. You do what you are good at and increase your chances of getting out of the benefit system. You work to earn an income to support yourself and build a network.

When are you considered a part-time entrepreneur?

• You are a sole proprietorship without employees.
• On average, you work no more than 23 hours per week as an entrepreneur (maximum of 1,225 hours per year).
• You are registered with the Chamber of Commerce.
• The prices of your product are in line with the industry.
• You have clear records.
• In addition to running a part-time business, you are also applying for a salaried job.

The Bureau voor Zelfstandigen Fryslân (BZF) implements this scheme for the municipality of Opsterland. Your contact person at the municipality can assist you and/or refer you to the contact person within the BZF. The policy rules of the municipality of Opsterland are also set out on this website for part-time entrepreneurship: www.bureauzelfstandigenfryslan.nl/faq/beleidsregels-gemeente-opsterland.