Lunch session: Cornerstones of growing your business
2023-10-24 10:00 - 11:30 (CEST) | Arnhem
Together with the World Food Network, Brilliant Work organizes a free lunch session at the Johan Willem Frizokazerne in Ede. During this lunch session Lizanne Jakobs of Brilliant Work will be there to explain some of the cornerstones of growing your business and helping it to stay stable during that growth. As expert coaches and consultants in the field of sales, marketing, business strategy, finance, leadership and HR, Brilliant Work helps local entrepreneurs with all of these matters, usually on a subsidized basis.
Brilliant Work founder Lizanne Jakobs will give you some top tips of what every scale up needs in order to be successful. Plus there will be break out sessions with their coaches Martine, David, Elham and Maarten where you can get advice and spar with colleagues specialized in HR, digital marketing and business development. You can think of questions like how to:

Get your product into retailers and wholesalers
Expand your business internationally
Find, motivate and manage staff
Set goals and priorities
Get grants, loans or investors
Increase your sales in the Netherlands

This lunch session is free, but you need to register in order to attend.

Free workshop: entering 2024 with clear goals and priorities
2023-11-02 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam), 2024-01-17 15:30 - 17:00 (CET)
We are all bombarded every day with incoming emails, calls, have a lot of ideas and wishes for our business. But how do you make sure that in the coming year you start working with focus, focusing primarily on what will really help you and your business move forward? Because as an entrepreneur, you don’t have a boss telling you what to accomplish and how fast.
During this workshop you will learn how to set specific and measurable goals for the coming years that will help you do this. How can you translate what you may already have vaguely in your head into concrete goals? Then we’ll talk about how to then concretely plan your activities for 2024 so that you’re working sufficiently “on” your business and not “in” it. With the result that your business is really going to deliver what you want. This workshop is suitable for just starting entrepreneurs as well as those who have had their own business for some time and also want to show their employees where the business is going.
Presentation is in the hands of Lizanne Jakobs, in addition to being a coach at Brilliant Work, she is part of the coach pool at Start Club Arnhem.
In her workshops you will learn very practical things in a nice open atmosphere. And there is more than enough room for your questions.
Program:
16.20 walk-in
4:30 p.m. start
6 p.m. end
The workshop will be held at Hubbz in Arnhem

Free webinar: Profitable strategies for doing business in Germany
2023-11-02 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam), 2023-12-08 11:30 - 12:30 (CET)
Do you want to seize profitable opportunities in Germany, an important export market and trading partner in Europe? Then this webinar is for you!

Germany is not only an important export market, but also a center of innovation and business growth. With a strategic approach, you can maximize your sales and profits in this market.
The webinar will cover the following topics:
– Market analysis: opportunities for growth and revenue enhancement in the German market
-Legal and regulatory aspects: legal requirements and regulations for German trade.
-Cultural insights: building effective business relationships in Germany
-Strategic planning: solid strategy for sustainable success
-Practical Tips
Experts Lizanne Jakobs, business coach and Nicki Welchering, Rechtsanwalt share their experiences and will answer all your questions regarding your market entry strategy for Germany.
This free webinar offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your position in the German market and explore lucrative trading opportunities. Don’t wait too long and register soon.
Lizanne Jakobs and Nicki Welchering will answer all your questions during and after the presentations.

Speakers:
Lizanne Jakobs, business coaches and consultants, Brilliant Work, www.brilliantwork.nl
Nicki Welchering, Rechtsanwalt, ALPMANN FRÖHLICH Rechtsanwälte & Notare, www.alpmann-froehlich.nl
How it works:
The webinar will take place on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Upon registration, you will receive a link that will allow you to access the online seminar. You do not need to install the Teams program on your computer, you can participate via a web link.
Participation:
There is no cost to participate in this online seminar. The online seminar will be held in Dutch.

How do you differentiate yourself from the competition?
2023-12-06 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam), 2024-02-21 16:00 - 17:30 (CET)
We are all inundated with advertising and people trying to sell you something. How do you put your company, service or product super powerful and clear? Do your customers know exactly how you are different or better than your competitors and what they get out of it? During this workshop you will find out how to do this in a positive way that suits you and your clients. Ideal for all entrepreneurs who feel they can position their company even better. Where can you use this unique selling proposition (USP)?
Om:

to use as a header on your homepage
inviting people to an introductory interview
Introduce yourself at a networking event
For use on social media and in flyers

The workshop is useful both for starters who do not yet know how to position themselves, and more established entrepreneurs who want to position themselves better or differently. At the end of the workshop you will have a concrete positioning of your company written down!
Presenting is Lizanne Jakobs, founder of Brilliant Work and well-known partner at Start Up Nijmegen. This coaching and consulting firm has been voted the best in the Netherlands for SMEs several times. Lizanne has been an entrepreneur and business coach for 13 years and knows better than anyone how to stand out as a service company. She and her colleagues are accredited by both the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel, as well as the government, to provide consultancy programs for ZZP and MKB with 50-100% subsidy. In her workshops you will learn very practical things that really help you further and you can apply immediately.
Schedule:
– Walk-in: 4:45 p.m.
– Start: 5:00 p.m.
– End: 6:30 p.m.
Location:
StartUp Nijmegen
Stationsplein 26
6512AB Nijmegen
Attending the workshop is completely free, for everyone. You can register here.

Workshop and lunch - How do I convince someone who is resisting?“”
2023-12-18 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam), 2024-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 (CEST)
As an entrepreneur or salesperson, you regularly want to convince someone to do something. For example, a customer to buy something, a supermarket to include your product in its assortment, an investor to put money into your business or an employee to do something. Sometimes this goes very easily, but what if it doesn’t? How do you deal with that resistance and what can you do about it? In this workshop you will learn what you can do about it in an authentic, honest way that simultaneously produces results. So that you stay close to yourself and with respect for the other person, but still get out much more often what you started the conversation for.
During the workshop, you’ll also be served a delicious lunch. And there will be plenty of time for all your questions!
The workshop is hosted by Lizanne Jakobs. She is the founder of Brilliant Work, drs in Business Communication and accredited DiSC trainer. With 25 years of business experience in both sales and marketing, management roles and pitching for investors, she knows the practice like no other. Brilliant Work has already been voted 4x best SME coaching and consulting company in the Netherlands by AI and Corporate Vision magazine. Most of the programs they offer are available with (or without) 16 different subsidies.
This workshop will take place at World Food Center in Ede,
Nieuwe Kazernelaan 2-D42
6711 JC Ede
Admission and lunch are free. However, registration is required.

Webinar leadership and workforce development in a tight labor market
2024-01-20 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam), 2024-02-26 11:20 - 12:45 (CET)
In 2024, you cannot get, retain and motivate staff as easily as you could a few years ago. Just waving a big bag of money is and for many companies is neither feasible nor desirable. That’s not how you get and keep loyal and motivated people. And what does it actually take these days to keep people functioning well?
In this webinar, you’ll hear how to:

Timely plan what vacancies you expect to have in the coming years and how you will fill them
You can motivate and develop employees regardless of age or position
Best leadership to get the most out of your team
Can ensure full compliance with laws and regulations surrounding HR
Which grants of up to 25000 euros (and with no co-payment!) are available for companies and how to apply for them

During this webinar, there will be plenty of room for your questions.
Presentation is in the hands of Lizanne Jakobs. She is the founder of Brilliant Work, repeatedly voted the best coaching and consulting firm in the Netherlands for SMEs. This 12-member team carries out very many subsidized programs in the area of business growth and staff development. Lizanne is a much sought-after speaker who can explain complex issues in an entertaining way and has a lot of experience in guiding SMEs through these kinds of processes.
For whom.
Entrepreneurs, directors, managers and HR staff of companies that currently have 2-250 employees or will achieve this in the coming year.
Date and time:
Feb. 26
walk-in 12:20 p.m.
commencement 12:30 p.m.
end 1:30-13:45 p.m. (depending on questions)

Webinar leadership and workforce development in a tight labor market
2024-01-22 07:00 - 16:00 (CET)
In 2024, you cannot get, retain and motivate staff as easily as you could a few years ago. Just waving a big bag of money is and for many companies is neither feasible nor desirable. That’s not how you get and keep loyal and motivated people. And what does it actually take these days to keep people functioning well?
In this webinar, you’ll hear how to:

Timely plan what vacancies you expect to have in the coming years and how you will fill them
You can motivate and develop employees regardless of age or position
Best leadership to get the most out of your team
Can ensure full compliance with laws and regulations surrounding HR
Which grants of up to 25000 euros (and with no co-payment!) are available for companies and how to apply for them

This webinar has plenty of room for your questions. Presentation is in the hands of Lizanne Jakobs. She is the founder of Brilliant Work, multiple times voted the best coaching and consulting firm in the Netherlands for SMEs. This 12-member team carries out very many subsidized programs in the area of business growth and staff development. Lizanne is a much sought-after speaker who can explain complex issues in an entertaining way and has a lot of experience in guiding SMEs through these kinds of processes.
For whom.
Entrepreneurs, directors, managers and HR staff of companies that currently have 2-250 employees or will achieve this in the coming year.
Date and time:
Feb. 26
walk-in 12:20 p.m.
commencement 12:30 p.m.
end 1:30-13:45 p.m. (depending on questions)

Free workshop: 2024 Smash your goals and priorities
2024-01-23 07:50 - 09:30 (CET)
Together with StartUp Meierijstad, Brilliant Work is hosting the free workshop “Smashing 2024 with your goals and priorities.
We are all bombarded every day with incoming emails, calls, have a lot of ideas and wishes for our business. But how do you make sure that in the coming year you start working with focus, focusing primarily on what will really help you and your business move forward? Because as an entrepreneur, you don’t have a boss telling you what to accomplish and how fast.
During this workshop you will learn how to set specific and measurable goals for the coming years that will help you do this. How can you translate what you may already have vaguely in your head into concrete goals? Then we’ll talk about how to then plan your activities for 2024 so that you’re working sufficiently “on” your business and not “in” it. This workshop is suitable for just starting entrepreneurs as well as those who have been running their own business for some time. And there is more than enough time and space for your questions.
Presenting is Lizanne Jakobs, founder of Brilliant Work and well-known partner at Start Up Meierijstad.
Program;
8.50 walk-in
9.00 start of workshop
10.00 opportunity for networking
no later than 10.30 closure
You can apply through StartUp Meierijstad: https://www.startupmeierijstad.nl/agenda/

Free workshop the ideal sales pitch
2024-02-02 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam), 2024-04-03 13:45 - 14:45 (CEST)
Selling without fear sweating or bulldozing
Do you want to know how to sell your service or product really well? Without coming across as fake or too eager? Then come on April 3 to this * free * workshop at Startclub Arnhem. Whether you have a lot of experience with sales calls or none at all: this workshop “selling” is really useful for everyone who has to try to bring in a customer.
We discuss how:

asking your potential customers for an interview
you can surface the information you need to close the deal
you can best tell about you and your company
and then how to bring in the customer

You will also learn which questions are best to ask and how to sound convincing that it sounds like a hollow script from a call center. After this workshop “selling” you will know how to achieve much more with less effort and less stress.
Presentation is in the hands of Lizanne Jakobs, founder of Brilliant Work and well-known partner at Start Club Arnhem. In her workshops you will learn very practical things that really help you move forward and you can apply immediately.
What previous visitors thought of this workshop:
“I received very concrete and useful tips. The examples used were really based on the business ideas of the participants present.” – Marjean Movrin of Reorgaco
“The workshop gives tools for the sales conversation and a piece of structure. Some of it was already familiar to me, but it was very nice to hear it in a structured and constructive way.” – Nadia van den Heuvel of Ictoria
“Practical, relatable and ‘encouraging’. Nice that above all the message is to listen.” – Babette te Winkel of Project Compassion
Click here for more information and to sign up.

Workshop on differentiating your business
2024-02-02 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
We are all inundated with advertising and people trying to sell you something. How do you put your company, service or product super powerful and clear? Do your clients know exactly how you are different or better than your competitors and what they gain from this? During this free workshop in cooperation with Startclub Arnhem you will find out how to do this in a positive way that suits you and your clients. Ideal for all entrepreneurs who feel they can position their company even better.
Where can you use this unique selling proposition (USP)? To:
✅ use as a header on your homepage
✅ invite people to an introductory meeting
✅ introduce yourself at a networking event
✅ for use on social media and in flyers

The workshop is useful both for starters who do not yet know how to position themselves, and more established entrepreneurs who want to position themselves better or differently. At the end of the workshop you will have a concrete positioning of your company written down! The presentation is in the hands of Lizanne Jakobs, founder of Brilliant Work and well-known partner at Startclub Arnhem. In her workshops you will learn very practical things that will really help you further and that you can apply immediately.
Click here for more information and to sign up.

Free workshop "How do I stand out from the competition?
2024-03-19 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam), 2024-06-19 17:45 - 19:30 (CEST)
Together with networking club Vonk in Wijchen, Brilliant Work organizes the free workshop “How do I stand out from the competition? We are all inundated with advertising and people trying to sell you something. How do you present your company, service or product in a super powerful and clear way? Do your customers know exactly how you are different or better than your competitors and what they gain from that? During this workshop you will find out how to do this in a positive way that suits you and your clients. Ideal for all entrepreneurs who feel they can position their business even better. Where can you use this unique selling proposition (USP)?
Om:

to use as a header on your homepage
inviting people to an introductory interview
Introduce yourself at a networking event
For use on social media and in flyers

The workshop is useful both for starters who do not yet know how to position themselves, and more established entrepreneurs who want to position themselves better or differently. At the end of the workshop you will have a concrete positioning of your company written down!
Presenting is Lizanne Jakobs, founder of Brilliant Work. This coaching and consulting firm has repeatedly been voted the best in the Netherlands for SMEs. Lizanne has been an entrepreneur and business coach for 13 years and knows better than anyone how to stand out as a service company. She and her colleagues are accredited by both the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel, as well as the government, to provide consultancy programs for ZZP and MKB with 50-100% subsidy. In her workshops you will learn very practical things that really help you further and you can apply immediately.
Schedule:
– Walk-in: 19:45h
– Start: 20:00h
– End: 21:30h with an opportunity for networking afterwards in “The Living Room” at the library Wijchen
Location:
Wijchen Library (Theaterzaal)
Campuslaan 8
6602 HX Wijchen
Attending the workshop is completely free, for everyone. You can register here.

Inspiration session - Grants and funds for your SME.
2024-04-25 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam), 2024-05-31 05:00 - 07:00 (CEST)
Join the Liemers network breakfast on Friday, May 31, 2024. Discover the power of a strong local network, join us for free breakfast and meet other entrepreneurs.
This Friday’s knowledge session will share knowledge and experience.
Lizanne Jakobs of Brilliant Work will take you into the world of grants and funds for SME entrepreneurs.
Knowledge session: grants and funds for your SME.
Did you know that Dutch companies have plenty of opportunities for money you don’t have to pay back? In the form of subsidies, funds and free services, especially for smaller and medium-sized companies. It would be nice if you could just collect a big pot of money from one counter, but it’s rarely that simple. The funding landscape is pretty fragmented. Lizanne Jakobs of Brilliant Work shows you the way through this maze of possibilities. Among other things, she talks about:

– what topics you can get money for
– the difference between grants, funds and free government services
– how much money is involved
– How best to apply for this.

Of course, there will also be room for your questions in this area. As a much sought-after speaker in the entrepreneurial landscape, Lizanne can talk about this simply, captivatingly and with the right knowledge. Brilliant Work works with 16 different subsidy schemes and has already been elected 4 times as best coaching and consultancy agency of the Netherlands for SMEs. Brilliant Work consists of a team of 15 experts in the field of business growth and professionalization and is based in Oosterbeek, near Arnhem.
The program starts at 07:00h at Facility Point Arnhem and lasts until +- 09:00h.
Joining the breakfast as a guest is completely free of charge and you can register via one of our members or at the bottom of this page via the link.

How to get more out of your team
2024-05-06 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam), 2024-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 (CEST)
Brilliant work and Briskr organize the workshop “How to get more out of your team.
Leading and managing a team is rewarding, complex, sometimes frustrating and amazing!
Most entrepreneurs know more about their industry or craft than about getting the most out of the team that they work with. Yet fulfilling that role as a leader well, is crucial to the success of your business, to your happiness at work and that of your employees. Sometimes it’s also something that investors take into account when deciding to put more money into your business.
Whether you have issues with your team, or everything is fine in that area, this workshop will be well spent as good staff are harder to find and keep. Together with Lizanne Jakobs, we will work on crafting our knowledge and skills on:
✅ Your role as a leader
✅ The difference between managing and leading
✅ What to do when there is friction
✅ How do you keep people on track and motivated in the short and long term
Trainer Lizanne Jakobs:
Lizanne Jakobs is an award winning business coach and speaker and an entrepreneur herself. She is the founder of Brilliant Work, named best business coaching and consultancy firm 4 times over in the Netherlands for small to medium sized companies. Her workshops are always interactive, useful and engaging. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master’s in International Business Communications, both from the Radboud University and is a DiSC accredited trainer. The team of coaches at Brilliant Work help clients grow and professionalize their companies. Most of these coaching engagements are aided by one of 16 different grants they are accredited for. There will be plenty of time for your questions and examples that you would like advice on.
Good to know
The workshop is facilitated in English. Participation in the workshop is free for everyone, including drinks and bites. You can register here. However, for no-show and cancellations within 24 hours prior to the event, we will charge a fee of 15 euros (excluding VAT) to cover expenses.
A few days before the event we will send an email from marion.schouten@briskr.nl with more detailed info on the workshop (you might need to check your spam box or add our email to your trusted contacts).

Free workshop on setting goals and priorities in collaboration with StartUp Nijmegen
2024-06-19 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam), 2024-09-11 14:45 - 16:30 (CEST)
Together with StartUp Nijmegen, Brilliant Work is organizing the free “goal and priority setting” workshop on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
We are all bombarded every day with incoming emails, calls, have a lot of ideas and wishes for our business. But how do you make sure that in the coming year you start working with focus, focusing primarily on what will really help you and your business move forward? Because as an entrepreneur, you don’t have a boss telling you what to accomplish and how fast.
During this workshop you will learn how to set specific and measurable goals for the coming years that will help you do this. How can you translate what you may already have vaguely in your head into concrete goals? Then we’ll talk about how to then plan your activities for 2024 so that you’re working sufficiently “on” your business and not “in” it. This workshop is suitable for just starting entrepreneurs as well as those who have been running their own business for some time. And there will be more than enough time and space for your questions.
You can sign up at: admin@brilliantwork.nl
Walk-in: 4:45 p.m.
Start: 5 p.m.
End: 6:30 p.m.
Location:
StartUp Nijmegen
Station Square 26
6512AB Nijmegen

Free workshop: how to get more leads, in cooperation with municipality of Wijchen/ Druten
2024-07-04 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam), 2024-09-02 14:00 - 16:00 (CEST)
On Monday, September 2, Lizanne Jakobs, in cooperation with the Municipality of Wijchen/ Druten, will give the free workshop “How do I get more leads?” at Druten Town Hall.
We’d all like lots and lots of leads, month in and month out. The right customer, with the right budget, who wants to buy exactly your product or service and magically knocks on your door. But it rarely happens that way, or not as often as you’d like.

What can you do to bring in those potential clients? In this workshop you will learn that by getting better at:

✅ Looking closely at your target audience

✅ Where to find them

✅ What activities you can do to get them interested

✅ How you will plan this through the year

Importantly, this will vary depending on your sector and target audience. So there is no “one size fits all” solution, but there is a way for you to be at the helm of your on- and offline marketing activities.

The workshop is useful both for startups who don’t yet know how to get leads, and more established entrepreneurs who want to be able to do this more effectively.

The presentation is in the hands of Lizanne Jakobs, founder of Brilliant Work and well-known speaker in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region. In her workshops you will learn very practical things that will really help you and that you can apply immediately.
Her agency works with 16 different subsidy schemes and has already been elected 4 times as the best coaching and consulting agency in the Netherlands for SMEs. Brilliant Work consists of a team of 15 experts in the field of business growth and professionalization.

For more information and to sign up, visit the StartUp website.

Date: Monday, September 2
Time: from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Druten City Hall, room De Kolk

Free webinar - The ideal sales call
2024-08-20 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Do you want to know how to sell your service or product really well? Without coming across as fake or too eager? Sign up now for this free webinar on Friday, October 11. Whether you have a lot of experience with sales calls or none at all: this webinar “selling” is really useful for anyone who has to try to win a customer.
We discuss how:
you ask potential clients for a conversation
you can get the information you need to close the deal
you can best tell about you and your company
and how you then bring in the client
You will also learn which questions to ask and how to sound convincing that it sounds like a hollow script from a call center. After this webinar you will know how to get much more results with less effort and less stress.
Presentation is in the hands of Lizanne Jakobs, founder of Brilliant Work and well-known partner at Generation-E, Start Club Arnhem and StartUp Nijmegen, among others. In her workshops and webinars you will learn very practical things that will really help you and you can apply immediately.
What previous participants thought of this webinar:
“I received very concrete and useful tips. The examples used were really based on the business ideas of the participants present.” – Marjean Movrin of Reorgaco
“The workshop gives tools for the sales conversation and a piece of structure. Some of it was already familiar to me, but it was very nice to hear it in a structured and constructive way.” – Nadia van den Heuvel of Ictoria
“Practical, relatable and ‘encouraging.’ Nice that above all the message is to listen.” – Babette te Winkel of Project Compassion
Click here for more information and to sign up.

Workshop on differentiating your business
2024-08-22 13:45 - 14:45 (CEST)
We are all inundated with advertising and people trying to sell you something. How do you put your company, service or product super powerful and clear? Do your clients know exactly how you are different or better than your competitors and what they gain from this? During this free workshop in cooperation with Startclub Arnhem you will find out how to do this in a positive way that suits you and your clients. Ideal for all entrepreneurs who feel they can position their company even better.
Where can you use this unique selling proposition (USP)? To:
✅ use as a header on your homepage
✅ invite people to an introductory meeting
✅ introduce yourself at a networking event
✅ for use on social media and in flyers

The workshop is useful both for starters who do not yet know how to position themselves, and more established entrepreneurs who want to position themselves better or differently. At the end of the workshop you will have a concrete positioning of your company written down! The presentation is in the hands of Lizanne Jakobs, founder of Brilliant Work and well-known partner at Startclub Arnhem. In her workshops you learn very practical things that really help you and that you can apply immediately.
Click here for more information and to sign up.

Workshop - Strategically strengthening your business
2024-09-18 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
During the Innovate Experience at the Musis in Arnhem on Oct. 18, Lizanne Jakobs of Brilliant Work and Meta Kok of Startversneller will jointly give the workshop “strategically strengthening your business.
Are you a start-up entrepreneur who has taken his or her first steps in entrepreneurship or has been on the road for a while, but feel there is still much more potential? Would you like to get a better grip on the growth and development of your business? Then this workshop is perfect for you.
Don’t be limited by your current successes, discover what else is possible!
Register for this session is FREE but required.
The workshop will take place between 1 and 2 p.m. in the Park Hall of the Musis.

Mercator lunch (EN): How to lead and develop your team
2024-09-23 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Join Lizanne for lunch organized by Mercator Launch
Lizanne Jakobs is founder of Brilliant Work, Radboud University alumnus, well known public speaker and experienced business coach. She has a great deal of expercience in working with complex scale ups. Brilliant Work has been named the best coaching and consultancy firm for small to medium enterprises in the Netherlands 4 times in a row. Most of their coaching engagements are done on a subsidised basis.
During this lunch she will be speaking about a topic that many of you might find challenging or very interesting. How to lead and develop your team. As your company grows, not only the amount of people you need changes, but also what skills, motivation, roles and experience they have. Your own background is mostly likely not as a leadership expert, so getting tips and tricks on how to do this can be very useful. Plus I will explain what subsidies you can use in this area. Hopefully see you November 5th!
Interested in a free lunch with Lizanne Jakobs? You can sign up here.
