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

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

Europe's leading Atomic VC opens an office in Berlin

European venture capitalist Atomico has opened its first German office in Berlin. Launched in 2006 by Skype founder Niklas Zennström, the venture capital firm finances technology startups across Europe with the aim of supporting founders and startups in their global growth. The investor has worked and continues to work with over 120 startups across the

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

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:

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

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.

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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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

Insolvency application at GmbH | starter kitchen

5/5(1)Despite all efforts, it is often not possible to get your company around the curve. If all else fails, the next step is bankruptcy. We have put together for you here who can file for insolvency with a GmbH, when you have to do it and which requirements apply. Declared insolvency by creditors or the

Calculation of personnel costs in the business plan: this is how it works

4.56/5(9) In the start-up phase of a business, many building blocks are set that are essential for a stable business foundation. Anyone who makes mistakes here quickly risks the future of their startup. And: As the successful entrepreneur knows, a company cannot develop further without capable employees. Anyone who hires employees as a founder must

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

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

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

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

Foundation in Mallorca – independent work on the sunny island

5/5(1)Mallorca start-up ecosystem - More than sun and sea Starting a business in Mallorca offers some exciting opportunities. In addition to purely climatic advantages, Mallorca also has a lot to offer founders. The capital, Palma, is home to some of the major travel companies – four of the world's seven largest hotel chains, for example

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

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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Europe's leading Atomic VC opens an office in Berlin

European venture capitalist Atomico has opened its first German office in Berlin. Launched in 2006 by Skype founder Niklas Zennström, the venture capital firm finances technology startups across Europe with the aim of supporting founders and startups in their global growth. The investor has worked and continues to work with over 120 startups across the

German business angels are relieved that the INVEST subsidy remains

Business Angels Germany (BAND), the association of business angels in Germany, breathed a sigh of relief in the ecosystem of business angels and start-ups. The reason is the news from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) that business angels can use the INVEST subsidy for another four years. With the grant

Starting a part-time UG? Tax office, health insurance & Co?

4.88/5(16)When founding a company, no distinction is made between full-time and part-time foundation in most cases. It only matters to the health insurer if self-employment requires more or less than 15 hours a week (or 20 hours a week for some insurance companies). If you're below this, you don't have to pay your own self-employment

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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

Shortage of skilled workers in Germany: find solutions as a personnel manager

5/5(1)In a current Civey survey commissioned by the Bertelsmann Foundation Of a sample of 7,500 business decision makers surveyed, two-thirds (66%) said they currently have a shortage of skilled workers. In tracking skilled labor migration since the end of 2020, just over half of companies surveyed (54%) expressed an expectation that they would be short-staffed

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

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

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

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

Tax-free in-kind benefits for employees – this is how it works!

5/5(1)What are benefits in kind? Non-monetary benefits are income that is not cash, such as goods and services that you as an employer offer your employees as fringe benefits. In principle, these so-called benefits are initially regarded as your employee income, i.e. assets that exist in cash or monetary value within the meaning of §

Calculation of personnel costs in the business plan: this is how it works

4.56/5(9) In the start-up phase of a business, many building blocks are set that are essential for a stable business foundation. Anyone who makes mistakes here quickly risks the future of their startup. And: As the successful entrepreneur knows, a company cannot develop further without capable employees. Anyone who hires employees as a founder must

10 insurance founders and startups need in 2023!

5/5(3)What insurance does a self-employed person really need? How do you adequately protect yourself as a startup? Studies have shown that around 90 percent of people who start their own businesses believe their business is well protected, yet only about half actually seek comprehensive advice. Not a good decision: there is no general answer to