{"id":103942,"date":"2024-05-11T14:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T12:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/klantenverhaal\/student-entrepreneurship-gaetan-brings-back-his-grandmothers-mashed-potatoes-with-pureto\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T11:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:06:23","slug":"student-entrepreneurship-gaetan-brings-back-his-grandmothers-mashed-potatoes-with-pureto","status":"publish","type":"klantenverhalen","link":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/customer-story\/student-entrepreneurship-gaetan-brings-back-his-grandmothers-mashed-potatoes-with-pureto\/","title":{"rendered":"Student entrepreneurship: Ga\u00e9tan brings back his grandmother\u2019s mashed potatoes with Pureto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Three years ago, Ga\u00e9tan Vandegehuchte decided to take the plunge into entrepreneurship. He had long felt an inner drive to build something on his own. \u201cThere 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.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n

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\u2019s gone completely off the rails. <\/span><\/p>\n\n

From building websites to reinventing Grandma\u2019s recipe<\/b><\/h2>\n\n

In the beginning, Ga\u00e9tan helped companies transform their \u201clousy\u201d 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\u2019s mashed potatoes, but with a modern and stylish twist. <\/span><\/p>\n\n

Ga\u00e9tan\u2019s mission is to offer that \u201clittle something extra\u201d that sets him apart. Whether it\u2019s websites or reinventing a traditional dish, he strives for a combination of quality and a unique, personal touch that makes his work stand out. <\/span><\/p>\n\n

The entrepreneurial journey: perseverance despite obstacles<\/b><\/h2>\n\n

The entrepreneurial life is certainly not without its challenges, and Ga\u00e9tan 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. \u201cFortunately, I have a rather determined mindset that drives me to work even harder and turn such setbacks into something positive.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n

New milestones for Pureto<\/b><\/h2>\n\n

Ga\u00e9tan already has his sights set on a new milestone: the opening of Pureto\u2019s first physical location. This step is very promising, and it\u2019s shaping up to be a wonderful chapter he can look back on with pride! <\/span><\/p>\n\n

Ga\u00e9tan\u2019s advice for starting entrepreneurs:<\/b><\/h2>\n\n
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  1. Share your ideas<\/b>\u2014Don\u2019t be afraid that people will steal them; brainstorming with experienced people will help you achieve more.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Take action<\/b>\u2014Having doubts? Doing something is always better than sitting still, even if you\u2019re not making the perfect move right away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Keep learning<\/b>\u2014Keep your eyes open for new opportunities and knowledge; they\u2019re all around you.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Just get started<\/b>\u2014Don\u2019t wait for the perfect moment, because it doesn\u2019t exist.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Stay positive in the face of setbacks<\/b>\u2014Every setback can be a valuable lesson, as long as you approach it with the right mindset.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    Dexxter: Ga\u00e9tan\u2019s accounting partner<\/b><\/h2>\n\n

    Ga\u00e9tan used Dexxter for his accounting for two years and highly recommends it to every self-employed student. \u201cFor 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.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n

    Ga\u00e9tan finds the insight into the limits and social security contributions for self-employed students to be a major added value. \u201cMax 10K profit? Or turnover? Oh no, was the limit 25K\u2026? Dexxter knows it all and shows you the correct information based on your figures.” <\/span><\/p>\n\n

    \u201cDexxter makes starting a sole proprietorship a breeze!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n

    Limited-time offer: First year free for self-employed students<\/h2>\n\n

    Are you a student yourself and, just like Ga\u00e9tan, really eager to start a business? Then don\u2019t let paperwork or accounting hold you back. If you start a trial period before December 31, you\u2019ll get your first year of Dexxter completely free. You can find more information here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

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