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Canceling activity registration – how do I cancel an activity registration?
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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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Health insurance for self-employed and founders: PKV vs GKV
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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
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Top Coworking Spaces Mainz/Wiesbaden – List 2021
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Attention update: Although the neighboring cities of Mainz and Wiesbaden get along well and it is not difficult to cross the only dividing bridge when looking for a coworking space… The many coworking spaces make it necessary to create a separate overview for Mainz and Wiesbaden. That's why you can now find the
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)
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
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Founding a UG despite personal bankruptcy?
In principle, the state does not put any obstacles in place for a debtor to become self-employed. From a purely legal point of view, the establishment of a company is also possible in the event of personal bankruptcy. One Exception First of all: if it is not a personal bankruptcy, but also a business bankruptcy
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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.
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Taxes: how is the distance allowance calculated?
5/5(5)NO. In principle, the journey to work can only be assessed as a simple flat-rate travel allowance from the place of residence to the place of work. For example, if the work is 15 kilometers from home, the taxpayer can declare 15 x €0.30 = €4.50 per working day in his tax return. Answers for
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Does ICH-AG still exist?
3.2/5(5)No, Ich-AG hasn't existed since August 1, 2006. Between 2003 and 2006, an unemployed man founded a company which was supported by the employment office with some grants. Since 2006, the start-up subsidy has been in place in place of the Ich-AG. Meanwhile, in the self-employment support measures, a distinction is made between ALG I
the best handyman apps in the test
Modern craft enterprises pay attention not only to professional development, whether it concerns machines, tools or building materials. You can only be successful if you also make the work related to administration, customer service and accounting lean, fast and effective. The good news: There are some crafter software offerings that relieve you of these tasks.
Improve your creditworthiness: so you get loans easier as a self-employed person
Self-employed people usually have a much harder time getting a loan. Banks check very carefully, especially with start-ups, before making funds available. The centerpiece of a credit check is the solvency, and this can become a major obstacle for the self-employed. Of course, lenders are also rather reluctant due to the often lack of guarantees
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
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
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
Becoming self-employed as an IT consultant
Enthusiasm for technical solutions, ability to relate to people and provide them with the solution to their problem: this is what characterizes an IT consultant. Your clients, but also the activities and teams you work with change with each new project. The topics required are varied, and a specialization is probably worth considering. Network
Sharp decline: investments in German startups collapse
The boom is already over: German startups received significantly less fresh capital from funding in 2022 than in the previous year. A total of 9.9 billion euros flowed into German startups – 43% less than in the record year 2021 (17.4 billion euros). Despite all the crises caused by rising interest rates, falling valuations and
This is how important it is to improve digital skills for professional life
Managing complex high-tech machines, working with the latest office software, collaborating between different teams across borders and locations - in order to stay current in professional life, many employees have completed further training in the last 2 years. For example, 40% of employed people used additional training opportunities to improve their digital skills in the
Invoice template for small business owners?
4/5(4)The only important difference in the invoice for small businesses: under no circumstances should sales tax be shown. As this does not comply with the provisions of the VAT Act, a reason must also be clearly stated on the invoice: A note in the form of "According to § 19 of the UStG no sales
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Top Coworking Spaces Mainz/Wiesbaden – List 2021
Attention update: Although the neighboring cities of Mainz and Wiesbaden get along well and it is not difficult to cross the only dividing bridge when looking for a coworking space… The many coworking spaces make it necessary to create a separate overview for Mainz and Wiesbaden. That's why you can now find the
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The Design Sprint: product development in 5 days
5/5(2)Startups and, of course, established companies have to continually reinvent themselves, bringing new products to market and thus keeping up with the times. Those who are not innovative and are constantly reinventing themselves will fall by the wayside. If you want to be as fast as Usain Bolt, you can learn a thing or two
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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
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From Marketing Strategy to Marketing Calendar: Here's How to Get Started Successfully in the Market | Instructions in 8 steps
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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
Digital engagement and awards: These projects win the Digital Union 2022 Audience Award
Digital bereavement support, smartphone counseling hours for seniors, an inclusive online platform, a digital advent calendar for schoolchildren: six projects won an online public vote for the Digital Union Audience Award among around 100 finalists - and received a total of €16,000 in prize money. The prize was awarded by the "Digital for All" alliance
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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
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Becoming self-employed as an IT consultant
Enthusiasm for technical solutions, ability to relate to people and provide them with the solution to their problem: this is what characterizes an IT consultant. Your clients, but also the activities and teams you work with change with each new project. The topics required are varied, and a specialization is probably worth considering. Network
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metaverse? How does it taste?
Quantum computers, cryptocurrencies, chat bots: digitization goes hand in hand with numerous technical terms. But many cannot keep up with the ever-expanding dictionary of digitization. 75% of Germans have never heard of the Metaverse. While 15% have heard the term before, only 4% dare to explain it. Even Web3 and blockchain are still a mystery
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Create and sell digital products
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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
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The Best Credit Cards for the Self-Employed: Comparison 05/2023
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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)
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Create a chatbot – step by step to your own chatbot
5/5(1)Constant availability is an essential element of customer retention today and in times of global demands that means 24/7. At the same time, hardly any company can afford to have employees available for customer support and requests. customers at any time of the day or night. It is possible to process many standardized inquiries with
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Calculating Your Freelance Fees: Key Factors to Consider for Success
5/5(1)Your compensation as a freelancer or self-employed will largely determine your success. If you ask too much, you may not be marketable to competitors - if you sell yourself below value, this will have a negative effect on your overall balance over the medium term. So you should think about your share amount at the
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German IT companies want to increase the proportion of women, but nobody feels responsible
The digital economy wants to promote women more. 24 percent of companies have set goals to increase the proportion of women. Another 14 percent are planning it in concrete terms, and 29 percent are currently discussing it. For 29% of companies, however, these goals will not be a problem in the future either. These are
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