Kickstarting your entrepreneurial journey with LinkedIn

When you're new(ish) to the Netherlands, starting your own service-based business can be fun. The advantage of your own business—over finding employment—is that speaking Dutch isn’t a requirement.

The Undutchables: A survival kit for expats

Now in its 9th edition, The Undutchables (Publisher, year): an observation of the Netherlands, its culture and its inhabitants was first published back in 1989, and since then it has effortlessly claimed its spot as a bestseller that captures the essence of the contemporary Dutch...

Employment options for a changing world

Contract vs. freelance: The recent COVID-19 pandemic forced many people into leaving their jobs and pursuing new careers entirely, searching for something with flexible hours and remote options, and freelancing suddenly took on a whole new identity. In ACCESS Magazine’s first Face2Face feature, ESTELLA MYERS...

Mindfulness in Education

Increasingly, students are dealing with stress issues. Some Dutch primary schools, secondary schools, and universities are focusing on well-being through mindfulness to help students manage stress, regulate emotions, and enhance focus. As author Ajay Kapur notes, “With mindfulness as their compass, students in the Netherlands...

Co-buying cohabitors

If you and your partner are planning to buy your home in the Netherlands, you may have already discovered that a lot is involved in this process. One crucial facet is financing the purchase sum. Private funds are occasionally used by one of the partners...