Independence begins with knowledge: Finstep app aims to educate young people financially

Every fifth German between the ages of 14 and 29 is in debt. To counter this fate resiliently, future generations must learn to become financially independent as soon as possible. Finstep Solutions GmbH is targeting young people with the "Finstep" app and wants to promote financial independence through education. The educational app, which has just

Choco against food waste: the food startup receives millions of investments

Choco, a food tech start-up aiming to revolutionize the restaurant industry and eliminate food waste, has just secured €25 million in new funding from high-profile investors. The latest round of investment was led by internal investors who reinvested in Choco, a testament to the company's success, its potential for continued growth and its $1.2 billion

Digital Day 2023: Focus on skills

Booking medical appointments online, understanding artificial intelligence, being able to recognize misinformation on the web: digital knowledge forms the basis for everyone to move safely and independently in the digital world. As a result, four out of five people in Germany (83%) want IT and digital media skills to be promoted at all levels. This

Create and sell digital products

What are digital products? Digital products are basically anything you can create and sell onlinewithout having to ship a physical product. These include, for example e-books, online courses, Music, (More information on: start a music label) Stock photos, (More info at: Become self-employed as a photographer.) webinars, Games (More info on: Become self-employed as a

Passau start-up study: Unequal ownership distribution in the founding team leads to more innovation

5/5(1)From the very beginning, founders should think about how to distribute ownership shares in their company among themselves. Researchers from the University of Passau, the ZEW – Leibniz Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim and the IÉSEG School of Management in Paris have found that teams are more innovative when ownership is unevenly distributed.

Inventory management, financial accounting, green office: Sage50 ensures a good climate

5/5(3)Inventory management, financial accounting, order processing – small businesses and start-ups need simple solutions for complex tasks. It is better to use software that takes care of the organization of the various processes. Say 50 masters this Simple interaction between business and accounting - and it might even make your office greener. Anyone who chooses

Starting a company in Mainz: business incubators, hubs and contact points

In principle, Mainz has everything a founder has to offer: a good infrastructure, functioning and growing networks, short distances, attractive coworking spaces, a digital hub and busy institutions. We have put together the most important contact points, advice centers, start-up hubs and all important addresses that you should know as a founder. Leading business

Once a tax return, always a tax return?

3.5/5(4)NO. Once a taxpayer has filed a voluntary tax return, he does not oblige him to file a return in subsequent years. However, it is possible that the tax office will ask the taxpayer to file a return after a one-off payment – ​​in which case he must comply with this request. Answers for you:

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Spoke.ai raises millionaire funding: 500 companies await the AI ​​of the Berlin startup

Spoke.ai, the AI-powered suite of tools founded by former N26 employees, has secured a €2 million pre-seed round. The round was led by Founders, with further investment coming from Possible Ventures and an association of experienced angel investors, such as N26 co-founder Maximilian Tayenthal. Funding will be used to get more than 500 companies on

Increased contributions for private health insurance companies – that’s why it’s worth a change now

Increase contributions just in time for the end of the year? Many private health insurance companies do this. Many private health insurers are also adjusting their rates for 2022. According to one relationship of "Focus Online" include big providers like AXA, Allianz, Debeka, Generali and Signal Iduna. However, there are exceptions. A Change of private

Foundation in Mainz – You need to know this about the start-up ecosystem

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate with the state capital of Mainz does not particularly easily play a relevant role in the startup map. Frankfurt am Main and Darmstadt and neighboring Wiesbaden compete for founders. But even if Mainz has not yet been mentioned in the annual Startup Monitor issues: life as a founder is lively

The best payroll program compared to 2023

4.61/5(46) First things first: if you ask yourself whether a payroll program makes sensethen the answer is: Payroll accounting in 2023 will hardly be possible without specialized software. The large number of legal regulations that must be observed very precisely in payroll accounting and in the administration of the numerous reporting regulations and legal requirements

Develop an app, plan costs and market it: in 6 steps you can earn with your app

4.5/5(2)Step 1: Develop the app - brainstorm and visualize Some good ideas come as a surprise: they pop up one morning and you can start building an app right away. However, if you're not lucky enough to be "haunted" by such an idea, there are other, more systematic ways to generate ideas. For example, you

Founding a UG or GmbH for a blog with AdSense?

5/5(10)AS: the question arises with the separation in freelance or commercial activities. As a blogger, you can argue that you are clearly a "freelancer" in spirit, and both bloggers and independent editors who are not bound by instructions can certainly be considered freelancers, just like freelance journalists. In all likelihood, the Revenue Agency will also

Tips for your career: Many companies rely solely on digital applications

By email, online tool and video call: The use of digital technologies in the application process is standard. Every company in Germany now allows job applicants to apply for jobs online. Four out of ten companies (42%) even rely exclusively on digital application documents. This is at least partially the case for the remaining 58%.

From Marketing Strategy to Marketing Calendar: Here's How to Get Started Successfully in the Market | Instructions in 8 steps

5/5(3)Marketing is an important part of your business plan. It helps you define your goals and develop a clear message that resonates with your target audience. But without a well thought-out strategy and without a concrete implementation plan, you risk that your advertising measures will not be effective and you will not be able to

Setting up a company in Switzerland – costs, registration and taxes

5/5(2)Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is among the highest in the world, a low unemployment rate and a high employment rate, the Swiss franc as an extremely stable currency and a strong service sector and new technologies: Switzerland is an attractive business location. This is also reflected in the buying behavior of the Swiss

Become self-employed as a winemaker – set up your own winery

5/5(3)THE history of wine it probably dates back to 8,000 years ago. So it has fascinated people for a long time. Some see it only as a delicious accompaniment to food, others as a real passion. In the latter case, you should think about starting your own winery. To be successful as a winemaker, you

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Investments should wait for now: the federal government cuts venture capital funds for startups

Not exactly good news for young startups and investors for the new year. As the current funding guideline expired on December 31, 2022 and completion of the announced new version is delayed, it is currently not possible to apply for the INVEST Venture Capital Funding Program. The INVEST website of the responsible Federal Office for

No additional payments for a voluntarily filed tax return?

5/5(4)Right. If, contrary to expectations, the tax return does not involve a refund, but rather a request for an additional payment, the taxpayer can withdraw the income tax assessment application. However, this is only possible as long as the tax assessment is not yet final or within one month of receipt of the assessment. There

Canceling activity registration – how do I cancel an activity registration?

4.37/5(19)Those who no longer carry out their business must also report it to the competent commercial office. This is regulated very clearly by section 14 of the GewO (trade regulations). Any change affecting trade must be reported to the competent authority. Of course, this also applies to the fact that you no longer want to

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Online banking becomes smartphone banking

Classic online banking is becoming smartphone banking. For the first time, two-thirds (67%) of online banking users are using their mobile phones. One year ago it was 64%, three years ago it was only 52%. For the first time, half of people over 65 who bank online are using their smartphone to do so. A

Heating, air conditioning, hot water: how companies can save energy

Does everyone in an office building turn on the heaters themselves or is the temperature automatically controlled based on the weather conditions and the respective room usage? Is the air conditioning running at full blast as the summer sun warms the rooms through the large windows or do the blinds automatically lower to keep things

Health insurance for self-employed and founders: PKV vs GKV

5/5(1)When establishing a company, all necessary registration forms are complemented by registration with the health insurance company. When starting your first self-employment, you can choose whether you want statutory or private insurance (you cannot do this as an employee). You should make your choice carefully, because you can't undo it later. Important in this decision

Setting up a company in Switzerland – costs, registration and taxes

5/5(2)Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is among the highest in the world, a low unemployment rate and a high employment rate, the Swiss franc as an extremely stable currency and a strong service sector and new technologies: Switzerland is an attractive business location. This is also reflected in the buying behavior of the Swiss

From Marketing Strategy to Marketing Calendar: Here's How to Get Started Successfully in the Market | Instructions in 8 steps

5/5(3)Marketing is an important part of your business plan. It helps you define your goals and develop a clear message that resonates with your target audience. But without a well thought-out strategy and without a concrete implementation plan, you risk that your advertising measures will not be effective and you will not be able to

At least a little more digital: It is also possible to set up a limited liability company online in Germany

If you want to set up a GmbH, take over the management or change the business address of your company, you no longer have to go to the notary's office, but can do it conveniently online. Notarisations for the founding of a GmbH or UG (limited liability) as well as all entries in the commercial

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What you’ve always wanted to know: so that the Metaverse doesn’t remain a bohemian village

The metaverse or metaverse is currently considered to be the future of the internet in the tech scene. However, the term is still largely unknown in the German economy. Just over half of companies (55%) say they've never heard of the Metaverse. 17 percent have heard the term before, but don't know exactly what it

The Best Credit Cards for the Self-Employed: Comparison 05/2023

Especially those who travel a lot will benefit from the advantages of credit cards particularly well: business expenses are recorded in full, it is often not necessary to prepare a lengthy travel expense report and all business receipts are always at hand thanks to the account statement of the credit card. Credit card offers (05/2023)

Is my privately purchased car tax deductible?

4.2/5(15)The good news first: You can always deduct your business travel for tax purposes. You can still use your car privately. However, vehicle taxation is complicated. The tax office knows several variations of taxation, so you can not always choose according to your taste. The starting point for taxation is whether your car is classified

SWOT analysis for. create the business plan: how it works! TIP

4.6/5(10) Know your strengths and weaknesses to recognize opportunities and risks: the SWOT analysis is a proven tool for developing the strategy of companies. For start-ups and founders in particular, it's a good opportunity to determine at an early stage with which company orientation you have the greatest chance of success in the market Have.