Are you considering entrepreneurship, but don't want to jump straight into full-time work? Or do you want to earn extra income alongside your studies or day job? light entrepreneurship a risk-free way to invoice for your work without having your own company or business ID, and it is suitable for almost anyone, regardless of background or age.
Here are four typical situations where Light entrepreneurship is a perfect fit:
1. You are considering entrepreneurship and want to test your business idea
You want to test whether there is demand for your service before setting up an official company. You can test your idea without start-up costs or bureaucracy. If the business takes off, you can later become a sole trader.
2. You do occasional gigs or side jobs
You've received an offer for a single project or want to do extra work in the evenings and on weekends. Do the work, create an invoice Truster, and send it to the customer. You don't have to worry about employer contributions or insurance—we take care of that for you. You get paid in your account, and your customer receives an official invoice.
3. You are a student or retired
You want to gain valuable work experience or maintain your professional skills in a flexible way. Bill for the work you do when it suits you – light entrepreneurship to your life situation. You can decide your own workload and schedule. You can gain work experience and expand your network without committing to fixed costs.
4. You want to create your own job
You know you're good at what you do and want to decide for yourself who you work for and when: become a Light entrepreneur and sell your expertise to customers of your choice. You operate as an entrepreneur, but we at Truster are your "back office" that takes care of the paperwork. You have complete freedom to decide on the content and pricing of your work.
What is required of you at ?
Be yourself! We take care of the bureaucracy, but we recommend that you keep your own records of the work you have done and your income. This will give you a good feel for how the business works.
Who can't be a Light entrepreneur?
Light entrepreneurship is not suitable for sectors requiring a license (such as restaurants) or large-scale goods trading. It also requires initiative in customer acquisition.