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Foundations report April: another surge in the number of foundations

After the relatively low number of start-ups in March, April saw another upswing. Across Switzerland, 4,596 companies were founded. This corresponds to an increase of 5.68 per cent compared to March. The difference compared to April 2023 is a sharp increase of 23.38%. 2024 vs. 2023 In 2023, 17,324 new start-ups were counted in the […] more…

The fundamentals of Marketing for new entrepreneurs: Article 1 – identifying and understanding your target market

In the dynamic world of startups, accurately understanding who your potential customers are forms the cornerstone of a successful marketing strategy. This article will provide you with the tools and techniques necessary to identify and understand your target market, thus ensuring you lay a solid foundation for the development of your new business. more…

Why does Gen Z prefer entrepreneurship over traditional careers?

In a world that’s rapidly evolving, Gen Z is redefining traditional career paths. This article examines the reasons why young people increasingly prefer entrepreneurship over traditional careers. more…

Foundation report March: Surprising decrease

In a notable shift from historical trends, March 2024 saw a decline in company foundations compared to February. Across Switzerland, the total of newly founded companies stood at 4,349, marking a decrease of 9.92% from the previous month. This represented a significant year-over-year decline of 13.64% from March 2023, highlighting a surprising downturn in the […] more…

Registered office and domicile – What do entrepreneurs need to consider?

Companies often have questions about registered office and domicile. The following article provides information on the terms registered office and domicile as well as other technical terms in this area. more…

Five strategies for working efficiently without stress

Faster, further, better: the pace of our daily routines is relentless. Here are five strategies that you can use to integrate efficient working into your everyday life and reduce stress. more…

Foundation Report February: Another Increase

In February, startups were established diligently. Across Switzerland, there were 4828 new commercial registry entries, marking an increase of 12.91% compared to January. February 2024 also outperformed the same month in the previous year by +9.01%. more…

Overtime and extraordinary hours: what do you need to know?

In this blog post, you will learn the differences between overtime and extraordinary hours and what you need to know about these two terms. more…

Shareholders’ Agreement

In a shareholders’ agreement, shareholders can agree among themselves on rights and obligations. more…

Tax liability of the sole proprietorship

When taking the step into self-employment, the tax situation changes. As a self-employed individual, you will also be faced with new types of taxes – here’s a brief overview. more…