How to Get Your First Clients: 7 Channels That Actually Work
The paperwork is in order, your invoice is waiting for its first number – only one small thing is missing: clients. The first ones are the hardest, because you don’t yet have references, recommendations or recognition. The good news: the very first clients almost never come through expensive ads, but through channels that are free […]
When to Register for VAT: Threshold, Obligations and When It Pays Off
For many entrepreneurs, VAT is the first serious administrative milestone. Up to a certain turnover you can operate as a small taxable person without VAT, and then registration becomes mandatory. Let’s look at where the threshold lies in 2026, how registration works and when VAT can even be worth it voluntarily. The threshold: €60,000 of […]
How to Issue an Invoice: Mandatory Elements, Clauses and Common Mistakes
The first invoice issued is a small celebration for every entrepreneur – and at the same time a document with prescribed content. A wrong clause or a gap in the numbering is not the end of the world, but it is an unnecessary worry in the event of an inspection. This guide covers everything a […]
Contributions for a Sole Proprietorship (s.p.) in 2026: Amounts, Relief and Deadlines
Contributions are the largest fixed cost of every full-time s.p. – you pay them every month, regardless of how much you earned. That is why it is good to know before opening how much they are, who gets the relief and when the payment deadline is. All amounts in this article apply to 2026; because […]
Sole Proprietorship or Limited Company (s.p. or d.o.o.): Which to Choose in 2026?
The question everyone starting out asks: sole proprietorship (s.p.) or limited company (d.o.o.)? There is no universal answer – it depends on the risk of the activity, the level of profit and your plans for growth. Below is a fair comparison without the myths, and at the end a simple rule for deciding. The key […]
Part-Time Sole Proprietorship (Popoldanski s.p.) in 2026: Conditions, Contributions and Taxes
A part-time sole proprietorship (in Slovenia: popoldanski s.p.) is the most common way to test a business idea while keeping the security of a regular job: you run the activity as a secondary occupation, while your employment continues to provide social security. Let’s look at the conditions, costs and pitfalls worth knowing in advance. Who […]
How to Open a Sole Proprietorship (s.p.) in Slovenia in 2026: Steps, Costs and Relief
A sole proprietorship (in Slovenia: samostojni podjetnik, or s.p.) is the fastest and cheapest route into entrepreneurship in Slovenia: registration is free and can be completed in a single visit or entirely online. This guide walks you through every step – from preparation to issuing your first invoice – and flags the decisions you need […]
Networking for entrepreneurs: how to build a business network that brings work
Ask any experienced entrepreneur where their best clients come from, and the vast majority will answer the same: through referrals and connections. Networking is not collecting business cards at events – it is the systematic building of relationships that bring value to both sides. In this article: how to approach networking honestly and effectively, even […]
Tax-deductible expenses for a sole trader (s.p.): what you can claim and how
Every euro of a legitimate expense lowers your sole trader's (s.p.) tax base – but only if you claim it correctly. In this guide we review the most common tax-deductible expenses, flag the pitfalls, and explain how renting a coworking space fits among them. Important: tax-deductible expenses are relevant for an s.p. that determines its […]
Flat-rate or standard sole trader (s.p.): which to choose in 2026
Everyone opening a sole proprietorship (s.p.) in Slovenia hits the same question: flat-rate or standard s.p.? The answer determines how much tax you pay and how much paperwork you face – and from 2026 the rules for flat-rate traders have changed significantly. In this article we compare both options in plain language. Disclaimer: this article […]