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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.

Entrepreneurship is a new Master’s degree programme at Wismar University of Applied Sciences. In the GründerMV interview, course director Prof. Dr Olaf Streuer talks about the practical training, innovative projects and the crucial role of networking for future entrepreneurs.

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

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.

The German Startup Monitor 2024 has been published. It provides information about the current development of the startup scene.

Depending on the survey, 10 to 25 percent of Germans could imagine taking the step into self-employment.

In order to improve the framework conditions for start-ups in Germany and Europe, the Federal Government adopted a start-up strategy for the first time in the summer of 2022.

For founders and those aspiring to become one: On October 11 and 12, 2024, the 40th German Founders and Entrepreneurs Days (deGUT) will take place in Berlin.

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.

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

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.

With an invoice, you request the buyer to pay the agreed price for the delivered goods or provided service.

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

The founding couple Catherin and Sebastian Klein from Boltenhagen have launched a beach chair information platform.
With their innovative idea of making beach chairs bookable online, they have revolutionized vacations on the North Sea and Baltic coasts.

The Bürgschaftsbank Mecklenburg-Vorpommern GmbH (BMV) is once again awarding the “Craftsmanship Award of the BMV.”

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.

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

Many organizations, authorities, associations, and institutions in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern support aspiring founders, entrepreneurs, and young companies in their endeavors.

On July 17, 2024, the Federal Cabinet decided on, among other things, the Growth Initiative for Germany.

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