March 2020
You probably remember exactly where you were when the country went into lockdown. Clients dropped out. Contracts were terminated. Your revenue plummeted. And you? You pulled out all the stops to survive.

Emergency measures came quickly: TOZO, TVL, tax payment deferrals. The message was clear: hang in there, it's temporary.

And you persevered. For months. Maybe even years. You went into debt—not because you were reckless, but because you had no choice.

Now it is 2025.
And you're still dealing with the consequences.

Temporarily became structural

For many entrepreneurs, temporary measures turned into structural debts.
The tax authorities are knocking. Payment plans are underway. You're working hard, but making little progress. And the most frustrating part? You feel like you've done your best—and yet you're stuck.

You're not alone. We speak to entrepreneurs every day who wonder:

“Why am I still struggling financially during the corona period?”

Because the postponement wasn't cancellation. And because many entrepreneurs—perhaps you too—chose survival at the time, without knowing how long it would take.

Shame is unwarranted. But understandable.

We often hear it: “I should have seen it coming.”
But no one saw this coming. Not you. Not us. Not the government.

You did what you could, in a unique, uncertain situation. And now that you're back in business, it's understandable that you don't want to take another hit. But debt doesn't disappear through hard work alone.

Time to flip the switch

You don't have to be ashamed of the choices you made during a crisis.
But don't let it bother you for too long. The support available now – through your municipality and Zuidweg & Partners – is specifically designed to address these kinds of situations.

We don't look back with judgment, but forward with a plan.

Take the first step today

Are you an entrepreneur with corona debts and are you no longer able to see a clear future because of the repayments?
Then click on the button Apply for debt assistance on this page.
You receive free support through your municipality. Discreet, fast, and judgment-free.

Because corona was temporary. Your future isn't.