Woot woot: Dutch women opened even more businesses in 2021

Talk about entrepreneurship! Out of 120,000 Dutch startups that launched last year, 39% of them belonged to women — a notable increase from the previous year based on the Chamber of Commerce (KVK) data.

Due to the coronavirus restrictions and limitations in the job market, the number of privately-owned companies in the Netherlands rose to a new level, according to NU.nl.

The country now has 2.2 million registered businesses — a 6% increase from last year. Notably, the share of female entrepreneurs has also been increasing for years in a row, and 2021 was no different.

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The new companies were focused on sectors of health, construction, logistics, and hospitality — a variety that attests to women’s success in any field, with flying colours. 🌈

This female domination in the field signals that “more inclusiveness in entrepreneurship is important for innovation and social impact,” says Josette Dijkhuizen, an honorary professor of entrepreneurship development.

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According to Dijkhuizen, these sectors hold a lot of potential due to the current shortage of personnel, making it an attractive switch from traditional employment to entrepreneurship.

What do you think of this development in the Dutch entrepreneurship sector? Tell us in the comments below!

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Farah Al Mazouni 🇸🇾 🇺🇸
Farah believes she's been on many adventures during her millennial life, each for a different (sometimes invisible) purpose. The latest adventure whisked her away to Amsterdam for love, and what a magical surprise she found in this city. Armed with imaginary confetti in her pocket, and ready to celebrate all wins, big and small, Farah says "ahla w sahla" or “welcome” to her latest adventure in this wonderland.

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  1. A good meal is a good meal regardless of the sex of the chef. A profitable, innovative and worthwhile business is what it is regardless of the sex of the founder, the management, or even the workers. We should celebrate successful businesses because they are successful and not because of the sex of the person who brought it into being.

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