
Number of entrepreneurs (2007) as a percentage of the working population
Source: Here’s Holland compared, 2009
The Dutch have a long tradition of enterprise, as is reflected in the large number of entrepreneurs: 12% of the Dutch working population is self-employed. The Dutch government promotes start-ups because they create economic vitality and innovation, and because they challenge existing firms, encouraging them to adapt and continue innovating.
NDL/HIDC (Holland International Distribution Council), which represents the logistics sector in the Netherlands, helps international companies make a smooth entry into the European market through the region's leading gateway, the Netherlands.