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In April 2020, the number of start-ups reached an absolute record low due to the corona crisis. With only 2732 company foundations, the past month is by far the worst April since the beginning of the records. Compared with April 2019, there was a reduction of 920 company foundations (- 25.19%). The decline is even […] more…

On April 22, 2020, the Swiss Confederation pledged CHF 154 million in financial support for start-ups. The new measure is a response to the call for help from start-ups and builds on the existing guarantee system. But what exactly are guarantees and how does the path to a loan work? We answer your questions. Guarantees […] more…

After two strong initial months, the number of newly founded companies dropped in March 2020. In comparison to February 2020, a decrease of 5.48% has been recorded. Compared to March 2019 there was a decline of 5.51% in the number of newly founded firms. This development occurred undoubtedly as a result of the federal measures […] more…

The absence of employees from work due to the coronavirus causes employers high costs. Under certain conditions, they are entitled to compensation. It can be applied for at the designated compensation office. Compensation for loss due to childcare Many employees had to interrupt their work because the care of their children under the age of […] more…

The private tax return – an annual ritual that no one can avoid. The biggest fear? Having the right documents on hand to fill everything out correctly. The biggest questions? Have I really taken advantage of all possible deductions? Have I forgotten anything? What could a professional find there? Am I paying too much tax? more…

As soon as the company’s accounting is finished, it is already time to file its tax return. For many entrepreneurs, this represents a real challenge. Often they don’t know where to start or what to fill out. This is no longer a problem – thanks to taxea. more…

Many well-known associations such as the FIFA, the TCS or the umbrella corporations of the big auditing companies are organized as associations. There are a lot of economic associations in Switzerland even though the Swiss Civil Code states that associations need a non-commercial purpose. How do reality and law fit together? «Economic» explained When one […] more…

The rise of data breaches lately has consequently meant that organizations have to find more secure ways of protecting their data and other digital assets. Multi-factor authentication has proved to be one of the solutions that organizations have turned to for securing their data. For the best part of the last decade, one of the […] more…

The CoWorking Thurgau association aims to promote a community of companies, creative minds, and other world changers. For this, the association started the coworking space in Weinfelden, which is particularly well-suited for startups. The already fully-equipped workspaces can be leased on a permanent or flexible basis and can be used individually or collectively around the […] more…

Good business cards reflect your company’s character and strengths. For instance, you can use unusual layouts to immediately come across as creative, forward-thinking and open-minded. You will find inspiration for unique business cards here. more…