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Small Business Owners Struggling in Netherlands | Amsterdam News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Small business owners in the Netherlands are earning less than freelancers—despite taking on far greater financial risk. Profits are plummeting, with a quarter now living below the poverty line, up from 18% just a few years ago. Rising labor costs, shrinking tax breaks, and rising expenses are crushing margins, especially in retail and hospitality, where one in three owners barely scrape by. Policy shifts like higher corporate taxes are squeezing entrepreneurs harder, pushing them toward collapse. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1ee347d5d1440ad4