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

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

Does ICH-AG still exist?

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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

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

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

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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Seven out of ten workers are under professional pressure during the summer holidays

Calls from superiors, messages from your team or emails from business partners – seven out of ten employees (71 percent) can be reached professionally while on vacation this summer. Only a quarter (27%) don't want to be bothered with official requests during the holidays. This is the result of a representative survey of over 1,000

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

The pandemic is accelerating change in the world of work

Home office, flexible working hours and new forms of cooperation: the modernization and digitization of the world of work has accelerated further during the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, half of all employees (50 percent) in Germany work fully or partially in the home office or on the move. There is great support for more flexible forms

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

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

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

Create XRechnung – Tools Overview 2023 + Instructions!

4.48/5(25)The XRechnung is the official data exchange standard for electronic invoices which was decided by the German legislator on the basis of an EU standard. Your invoice will be saved as an XML file, which can then also be read electronically. But how do you create such an XRechnung? Various ways lead to the XRechnung

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

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

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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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

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

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

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Digital Union Award 2023: We are looking for successful projects related to digitization and engagement

An online platform for citizen participation, an initiative against disinformation on the Internet or tandem partnership for first steps with the smartphone: to appreciate the many facets of digital engagement, the initiative "Digital for All" (DFA) awards digital awards for the fourth time on the occasion of the digital day Times the "Digital Union Award“.

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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

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.

Apply for a 2023 Starter Grant Checklist – PDF Instructions

4.69/5(13) Download the Startup Grant Checklist: There is a start-up grant for anyone who wants to start a business without a job. For everyone? Well, you have to convince the employment officer in the job center with your project. And write down the right steps in the right order. Ours will show you how it

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

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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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%.

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 §

Writing a business continuity plan: the business plan for corporate succession

5/5(7) An idea and a fairly precise plan are the most important prerequisites for a start-up. You don't even have to start a new company: The corporate succession it is a serious alternative to founding a new company. There are many good reasons to start your own business with a company acquisition start. Here you

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%.