The idea is very good and shows that you think along with entrepreneurs

Bodega Chez Armand

Right in the heart of Arnhem, you'll find Bodega Chez Armand. For 82 years, the café has been a haven in the busy shopping city. Upon entering, time seems to have stood still for a moment. The decor and the exceptional hospitality have hardly changed since it opened in 1936.

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The challenge

Boudewijn and Bas, owners of the Bodega, faced the challenge of further modernizing and growing their business, while maintaining the traditional atmosphere and values of the “Arnhem living room”. This meant investing in things that are not immediately visible to customers, such as digitization, updated kitchen appliances and patio heating. However, as starting entrepreneurs, they did not have sufficient capital to finance these necessary steps. Thanks to a loan from Swishfund, with a flexible repayment method that changes with daily income, they were able to realise their plans and keep investing, even in economically challenging times.

“At the Bodega, traditional customs are cherished, such as the classic decor, the richly filled cookie dish and apple pie like you only find with grandma. It's no coincidence that the Bodega is called Arnhem's living room, where three generations come together every week to drink coffee,” say the proud owners Boudewijn and Bas.

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Boudewijn and Bas have been at the helm of the Bodega since 2013, after it has always been in the hands of the Willemsen family. Despite the fact that they like to live up to traditions, they want to keep investing in the company. “Investments don't always have to be visible. Behind the scenes, we have been busy growing as a company. Think of digitization, renewed kitchen appliances and heating the terrace.”

But a starting entrepreneur doesn't always have the capital to make major changes. A regular guest at the Bodega brought Boudewijn and Bas into contact with Swishfund. The choice for Swishfund was simple: “the way to pay”. “A daily skimming of debit card transactions means that you, as an entrepreneur, have less to worry about. In this way, depreciation depends on income. The idea is very good and shows how we think along with entrepreneurs”. Even in times of economic hardship, the owners can continue to implement their plans, thanks to the credit provided by Swishfund!

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