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The number of new businesses is growing, according to the latest figures by Statistics Netherlands. More specifically, in 2011, new enterprises increased by 7 percent compared with 2007.
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Top 10 sectors
› Consultancies
› Personal services
› Art
› Other education
› Financial holdings
› Residential &
Non-residential construction
› IT services
› Care
› Retail trade via the internet
› Architects & Engineers
Insights
› Over 60 percent of new businesses in 2011 were "one-man enterprises."
› Nearly 20 percent of all enterprises that started in 2007 closed down within one year.
› Businesses in manufacturing and construction have the greatest chance of staying in business. In fact, the construction industry has been the most dynamic in the last 4 years.
› Enterprises in trade and HORECA have the smallest chance of surviving.
› The number of companies that sell products online is growing fast.
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