Mentors

The mentors for entrepreneurs in the Netherlands

Since 1980, Entrepreneurs Soundboard ( Stichting Ondernemersklankbord) has been helping SME entrepreneurs in all facets of their business. Independent, impartial and selfless, because we share our knowledge voluntarily. Entrepreneurs Soundboard's mentors are professionals with entrepreneurial experience and that expertise is of inestimable value to entrepreneurial Holland.

A mentor of Entrepreneurs Soundboard

Entrepreneurs Soundboard has been mentoring SME entrepreneurs at every stage of their business since 1980

Has relevant knowledge

Can empathise well

Gets to the core quickly

Independent and with integrity

Helps other business owners

Contributes to the economy

The mentors of Entrepreneurs Soundboard

René Portielje
8 years mentor

‘Entrepreneurs speak to another entrepreneur more easily. That barrier is much lower. We speak the same language. What I personally really enjoy is working with the younger generation. They think in a different way. This way I use my time in a fun and useful way. I also like the fact that Entrepreneurs Soundboard is not a commercial company and actually helps small- to medium-sized entrepreneurs.”

Greet Ritskes
2 years mentor

“What could be better than being able to assist someone in everything for a low investment, without any interest? I am independent in my role because the entrepreneur does not have to pay an hourly rate. This work is very personal and that is wonderful. The entrepreneur can share everything with me.”

Hub van Heur
5 years mentor

“Some want to soundboard, some ask for confirmation for their plan and some ask for help to solve a problem. My main tip for entrepreneurs? Don’t take on too much. If you want to grow your business, it is important to provide focus and structure and not to take on everything at once, he explains. Clear planning helps with this. “If you want to expand, first carefully examine whether this is the right time. Now with the tightening labour market, for example, it is questionable whether you can find enough staff.”