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Three years ago, Gaétan Vandegehuchte decided to take the plunge into entrepreneurship. He had long felt an inner drive to build something on his own. “There was an entrepreneur inside me screaming to get out. At the time, I was looking for a challenge to learn new things and earn money.”
Combined with a strong interest in digital marketing, this ultimately led to his first business as a self-employed student: a web design agency. From that moment on, his entrepreneurial journey took off, and since then, he says, it’s gone completely off the rails.
From building websites to reinventing Grandma’s recipe
In the beginning, Gaétan helped companies transform their “lousy” websites into professional platforms that truly aligned with their brands. These days, however, his focus is on something entirely different: Pureto brings back the authentic taste of grandma’s mashed potatoes, but with a modern and stylish twist.
Gaétan’s mission is to offer that “little something extra” that sets him apart. Whether it’s websites or reinventing a traditional dish, he strives for a combination of quality and a unique, personal touch that makes his work stand out.
The entrepreneurial journey: perseverance despite obstacles
The entrepreneurial life is certainly not without its challenges, and Gaétan has already experienced his share of mistakes and setbacks. But he strongly believes in the power of perseverance and sees every setback as an opportunity to learn and grow. “Fortunately, I have a rather determined mindset that drives me to work even harder and turn such setbacks into something positive.”
New milestones for Pureto
Gaétan already has his sights set on a new milestone: the opening of Pureto’s first physical location. This step is very promising, and it’s shaping up to be a wonderful chapter he can look back on with pride!
Gaétan’s advice for starting entrepreneurs:
- Share your ideas—Don’t be afraid that people will steal them; brainstorming with experienced people will help you achieve more.
- Take action—Having doubts? Doing something is always better than sitting still, even if you’re not making the perfect move right away.
- Keep learning—Keep your eyes open for new opportunities and knowledge; they’re all around you.
- Just get started—Don’t wait for the perfect moment, because it doesn’t exist.
- Stay positive in the face of setbacks—Every setback can be a valuable lesson, as long as you approach it with the right mindset.
Dexxter: Gaétan’s accounting partner
Gaétan used Dexxter for his accounting for two years and highly recommends it to every self-employed student. “For anyone who finds accounting to be a complicated and confusing field, Dexxter offers the perfect solution. The software guides users step by step, as if it were a guide with a flashlight that makes everything clear.”
Gaétan finds the insight into the limits and social security contributions for self-employed students to be a major added value. “Max 10K profit? Or turnover? Oh no, was the limit 25K…? Dexxter knows it all and shows you the correct information based on your figures.”
“Dexxter makes starting a sole proprietorship a breeze!”
Limited-time offer: First year free for self-employed students
Are you a student yourself and, just like Gaétan, really eager to start a business? Then don’t let paperwork or accounting hold you back. If you start a trial period before December 31, you’ll get your first year of Dexxter completely free. You can find more information here.
