Growth with a personal entrepreneurial coach

Do you have an entrepreneurial question, want to spar about your strategy or is your business not going well? Whether you are a starter or have been in business for years – at OKB you will find a listening ear and practical advice.

During a six-month coaching programme, you will receive personal guidance from an experienced former entrepreneur or specialist. Someone who understands your challenges and thinks along with you towards solutions.

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OKB coaching trajectory

How it works
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Request coaching

Click on the button “Schedule free intake interview” and fill in the form. We will contact you within a few working days to go through your entrepreneurial question.

  • Quick contact - response within a few working days
  • No obligations - first contact is always free of obligation
  • Personal approach - a tailor-made process from the start
Klankbordtraject
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You will be matched with a business mentor

We will match your request for help with a mentor from your region who has experience in your industry or type of challenge. Our mentors are former entrepreneurs and specialists who volunteer their knowledge to help you move forward.

  • Always a match - business mentor with relevant experience
  • Practical - knowledge from real business life
  • Independent and committed
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Intake interview

The process starts with an informal intake interview. Together, you will discuss your situation, questions and wishes. This meeting can take place at a location near you, online or by telephone – just as you prefer.

  • Flexible - free intake whenever and wherever it suits you
  • Personal - accessible and personal entrepreneurial advice
  • No obligation - after the intake, you decide whether to continue with the coaching process
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Start coaching

Want to move forward? Then start the six-month coaching process. For this, we ask a one-off contribution of €200. Together with your business coach, you make clear agreements about the details of the programme.

  • Affordable - 6 months of coaching for a low contribution
  • Clear agreements - you remain in control
  • Customised - coaching programme tailored to your situation
Ondernemers
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6-month guidance

During the process, you will agree with your mentor how many conversations are needed. You can spar freely, test plans and get specific advice on your entrepreneurial questions.

  • Personal sounding board - one-to-one coaching
  • Independent advice - no commercial interests
  • You set the pace - coaching on your terms

Convinced? Start the entrepreneurial coaching programme right away

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Frequently asked questions

Also in my area?

Yes! Stichting Ondernemersklankbord is active throughout the Netherlands. Our mentors live and work all over the country, so there is always an experienced OKB mentor near you. We tailor the process to your situation and region. Discussions can take place on location, by phone or online - whatever works best for you. So you get personal entrepreneurial assistance, wherever you are located.

Am I committed to anything?

No, you are not tied to anything. The first conversation with an OKB mentor is completely free and without obligation. Only after that will you decide whether you want to start a six-month sounding board process. That too is a one-off and costs only €200. You always decide whether, how and for how long you continue. Entrepreneurs Soundboard (OKB) has no commercial interest: we are there purely to help entrepreneurs like you independently and practically.

Who is behind OKB?

Entrepreneurs Soundboard (OKB) is a national non-profit organisation headquartered in The Hague. There, a small team of permanent professionals works on coordination, communication and support. In addition, more than 300 volunteer mentors are involved: experienced former entrepreneurs, managers and specialists who selflessly use their knowledge to help entrepreneurs. OKB has existed since 1980 and works with municipalities, industry associations and financial institutions. We are independent, expert and always focused on empowering entrepreneurs.

What is an entrepreneurs soundboard?

An entrepreneurs soundboard at Stichting Ondernemersklankbord (OKB) is a personal coaching trajectory for entrepreneurs with an entrepreneurial question or who want a sparring session. Whether you are a starter, want to grow or just struggling with challenges such as financial problems or business closure - our experienced volunteer mentors are there for you. During the programme, you will receive six months of advice and support from an entrepreneur or specialist who understands your situation. Together, you will work on clear goals, make strategic decisions and get practical tips to move forward. Our coaching is independent, professional and personal. The programme is designed to strengthen you as an entrepreneur, so that you can make choices with more insight and confidence. Are you looking for entrepreneurial coaching that really works? Find out what Entrepreneurs Soundboard (OKB) can do for you.

What is a coaching process?

A coaching trajectory at Stichting Ondernemersklankbord (OKB) is a personal coaching trajectory for entrepreneurs with an entrepreneurial question or who want a sparring session. Whether you are a starter, want to grow or just struggling with challenges such as financial problems or business closure - our experienced volunteer advisers are there for you. During the programme, you will receive six months of advice and support from an entrepreneur or specialist who understands your situation. Together, you will work on clear goals, make strategic decisions and get practical tips to move forward. Our coaching is independent, professional and personal. The programme is designed to strengthen you as an entrepreneur, so that you can make choices with more insight and confidence. Are you looking for entrepreneurial coaching that really works? Find out what OKB can do for you.

Are there any costs involved?

The first introductory meeting is completely free and without obligation. If you subsequently decide to use a sounding board programme, you will pay a one-off contribution of €200. For that amount, you will receive six months of personal guidance from an experienced OKB mentor. There are no hidden costs. Stichting Ondernemersklankbord is a non-profit organisation: your contribution helps us to support even more entrepreneurs.
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