Most large municipalities do not provide self-employed persons with debt counseling, while the law prescribes that they may not exclude groups. Sjon is such a self-employed person who saw his application refused: his wife earns 4,86 euros too much per month. Read more.
The Dutch government is abandoning self-employed people with debts. Due to flaws in debt assistance for entrepreneurs, a significant proportion of self-employed people in need of money do not receive debt assistance. While the law prescribes that municipalities must help residents in financial need. Read more.
KRO-NCRV 2Doc: Schone Schijn November 12, 21.00 p.m. NPO2 In the Netherlands, more than 350.000 independent entrepreneurs are in financial trouble. They prefer not to disclose their dire circumstances. After all, closing the next business deal depends on a successful image. KRO-NCRV 2Doc Schone Schijn portrays independent entrepreneur Serge (45) who has debts of more ...
