Guide

Guide Don’t forget: Daylight Saving Time 2024 ends this weekend!

This year’s Daylight Saving Time ends on the night of Sunday, October 27, 2024. The clocks will be set back from 3:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Guide Access foreign markets!

The BMWK (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action) supports small and medium-sized enterprises in accessing new foreign markets through an export initiative.

Guide Minimum Apprenticeship Remuneration for Trainees

The minimum apprenticeship remuneration refers to the legally mandated minimum payment that must be provided to apprentices in Germany.

Guide Fourth Bureaucracy Relief Act Passed

The Bureaucracy Relief Act aims to reduce “unnecessary” bureaucracy. This relief is urgently needed, as the annual burden on the economy from bureaucracy is already estimated to be around 65 billion euros.

Guide Mecklenburg Western Pomerania – A paradise for founders

Our federal state of Mecklenburg Western Pomerania is increasingly developing into a stronghold for founders and start-ups. But what makes this region so attractive for budding entrepreneurs? Why it’s worth setting up your own business in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Guide A crisis is looming: How can I save my company?

Every entrepreneur makes mistakes from time to time. However, entrepreneurial mistakes only turn into a crisis if they are not recognized and corrected.

Guide What must craftsmen provide on their invoices when an hourly wage has been agreed upon?

If an hourly wage has been agreed upon for a craft service, you, as a craftsman, must include certain information on your invoice to comply with the requirements of German law.

Guide Marketing: More Than Just Advertising

Marketing is often equated with advertising. However, this is a very simplified view—there is much more to marketing than that.

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Guide Etiquette rules for founders: Stylish in business life

As the founder of a company, it is crucial to impress not only with your business ideas, but also with your behavior and appearance. Adhering to etiquette rules can help you to appear professional and respectful and thus build long-term business relationships.

Guide Trainees: When the new training year begins

If you want to train trainees in your company, you must meet certain training requirements and pay attention to several things.

Guide How to Use Artificial Intelligence Without Violating Data Privacy

Many companies hesitate to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) out of fear of violating data privacy regulations.

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Guide Becoming an influencer – how to make it work with self-employment

The decision to become an influencer today is not an easy one and depends heavily on personal goals, passions and talents. Although the market for influencers is highly competitive, there are still good reasons to take this path.

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Guide MV continues to promote the introduction of digitalization solutions

Support for the introduction of digitalization solutions is intended to strengthen the competitiveness of companies in the long term.

Guide Home Office as the New Routine

The work culture in Germany has changed sustainably, because even after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, home office is no longer an exception but has become part of everyday life for many employees and employers.

Guide Tips for a Successful Trade Show Participation

Even in the digital age, participating in a trade show provides an excellent opportunity to directly engage with potential customers or other businesses, and to introduce your company and its products to a wide audience, especially if your company is not yet well-known.

Guide First Aid at Work: Not just a mandatory exercise!

An accident can happen quickly, and even customers or suppliers can get injured in the company, experience a medical emergency, and be in need of first aid.

Guide Trademark Research and Registration: Secure a €1000 Grant in Just 5 Minutes.

The SME Fund covers up to 75% of the costs for your trademark matters. This article provides you with checklists and guidelines. It’s a fundamental recommendation […]

Guide Company car: (Electronic) mileage log or rather one percent rule?

The tax office generally assumes that as a self-employed individual, you also use your company car for private purposes. This private portion must then be taxed.

Guide Stay flexible with fixed-term employment contracts

Fixed-term employment contracts are an instrument for making the labor market flexible.

Guide Every website needs a Data protection declaration

All websites need a Data protection declaration in addition to the legal notice. This is even required by law.