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Swiss startup Librec recycles batteries from electric cars

More and more people are buying electric cars. But what happens to the batteries when a vehicle has reached the end of its life and is scrapped? The Swiss startup Librec has developed a sustainable and environmentally conscious solution for recycling electric car batteries. Electric vehicles are highly trendy. Every year, more Swiss people buy […] more…

Report on Company Foundations January 2022: New year starts with record high

In January 2022 a total number of 3812 companies were founded in Switzerland. Although the results of January 2021 were exceeded by 2.28%, there was a 22.96% decline in the number of startups in comparison with December 2021. Strong start into the new year The year has barely begun and the first foundation record has […] more…

Sustainable promotional items – it’s as easy as this

Sustainable promotional items – isn’t that a contradiction in terms? By no means. There are already a multitude of sustainable give-aways with which you can, on the one hand, replace vile plastic products and, on the other hand, achieve a particularly intense promotional impact. Using sustainable give-aways for promotional measures has now actually become as […] more…

Revised Inheritance Law will come into force on January 1, 2023

The Federal Council decided to bring the revised inheritance law into force on January 1, 2023. At the heart of the inheritance law revision is the relaxation of the right to a statutory entitlement, which significantly increases testator’s freedom of choice. In the future, it will be possible for testators to favor de facto life […] more…

Report on Company Foundations December 2021: Solid foundation figures towards end of year

In December 2021, a total of 4948 companies were founded in Switzerland. While the number of startups increased significantly by 17.67% compared to the previous month, the number of company formations decreased slightly by 2.39% in comparison with the previous year. Once again, the number of newly founded companies rose notably towards the end of […] more…

Crowdfunding as a financing option for startups

Crowdfunding is just one of numerous ways for startups to secure funding and reach their financial goals. Instead of relying on one big funder said startups profit from a number of small investments. A well-thought-out crowdfunding strategy is key to success for many startups. Crowdfunding as a financing option Distinctions must be made between the […] more…

Earny: Automated payroll app for Swiss SMEs & Startups

After raising close to 1 M CHF, Earny launches automated payroll app for SMEs & Startups in Switzerland more…

5 valuable tips to keep in mind during your termination interview

Most people find the termination interview to be an unpleasant evil, but this does not have to be the case for you. If you go to your boss’s office well prepared, you need not fear the outcome of the termination interview. Last year, foundation figures reached unprecedented record levels. Many Swiss people took advantage of […] more…

Report on Company Foundations November 2021: Startup figures reach new record high

In November 2021, a total of 4205 companies were founded in Switzerland. This represents an increase of 13.83% compared to October 2021 and an increase of 0.72% in comparison with November 2020. With a total of 4205 new companies, November 2021 is the month with the highest number of company foundations since STARTUPS.CH began keeping […] more…

More than just a till: Business POS from Swisscom

From restaurants and hairdressers to retailers – Business POS offers start-ups and SMEs a POS solution that provides digital support for all their processes. more…