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News & Tips Christmas: Substitute Rest Day for Sunday and Holiday Work

If employees work on Sundays and public holidays, they are entitled to a substitute rest day.

News & Tips Becoming More Successful Through Cooperation

As founders or young businesses, you naturally approach your work with confidence and drive.

News & Tips E-Invoices: Free Reader from the Tax Authorities

Starting January 1, 2025, e-invoices will generally be required for transactions between domestic businesses.

News & Tips Annual Tax Act 2024

The Annual Tax Act 2024 has been published in the Federal Law Gazette and is now coming into force in large parts.

News & Tips E-Cargo Bikes: Purchase Subsidies Are Back

The Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (The Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) is once again providing subsidies for the purchase of e-cargo bikes and e-cargo trailers used for bicycle-based freight transport.

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News & Tips How Can I Use Artificial Intelligence in My Small Business?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is considered a key technology that will significantly shape the future of work.

News & Tips Company Christmas Party: What You Should Keep in Mind

There’s no denying it: The Advent season is approaching, and with it comes the time for company Christmas parties.

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News & Tips Don’t forget: Minimum wage will increase again starting in 2025.

As always, the increase in the minimum wage may potentially impact existing employment contracts.

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News & Tips E-Invoices: Issuance Mandatory from 2025

Starting January 1, 2025, e-invoices will be mandatory, with only a few exceptions. Transition periods apply.

News & Tips 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.

News & Tips Business Plan Competition “SEGEL SETZEN!” 2024: Final Sprint!

The start-up agency Stapellauf Nordost organizes its annual business plan competition. This serves as a springboard for entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas from all research institutions and universities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

News & Tips 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.

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News & Tips Studying entrepreneurship: From the idea to the start-up

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.

News & Tips 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.

News & Tips German Startup Monitor: How is the German startup scene doing?

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

News & Tips How to Find a Business Idea

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

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News & Tips Don’t miss: The deGUT in Berlin

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.

News & Tips 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.

News & Tips 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.

News & Tips 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.