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Last year, more companies were registered in the commercial register than last year, as evidenced by the 2016 Start-up Report. Compared to 2015, the start-up rate achieved a stable growth of 0.7%. The entrepreneurial climate in Romandy was particularly strong, as this region showed the strongest relative growth. more…

The Female Founders Book is an inspiring book for female entrepreneurs and women who are brave enough to take that step towards independence. We say this because only 25% of all start-ups at STARTUPS.CH are established by women. more…

You’ve taken the plunge and successfully set up your own company. However, after all the paperwork you’ve already done, there’s the question of what communications system suits your start-up. What products should you buy, and which aren’t really necessary? How much should you budget for? And what if your company looks entirely different a year […] more…

So far, drones have mainly been sold for fun and leisure. However, this technology is increasingly being used for the delivery of goods ordered online, carrying out security inspections and monitoring, and other commercial purposes. more…

The new company formations report for November 2016 clearly shows that, once again, the number of new companies in Switzerland is growing. The end of the year may even show a new record for start-ups. By November, 3,466 new companies had been entered into the Commercial Register, representing a growth of 3.74% on the previous […] more…

In a Business plan you need to consider three important aspects about your competition: 1) There is always a market you have to analyse. 2) You can learn a lot from your competitors strategy, value chain etc. 3)  You have to position yourself and keep constantly an eye on your competition. If you ignore your […] more…

The market analysis is one of the most important chapters of a business plan. These include the market quantification and reflections on the targeted market share. This post is the first in our new series: “Warning: The 8 most common planning mistakes”. more…

Are you in the course of founding a company or have you become an entrepreneur? Then you might have invested already lots of time in desk-researching market figures. How would you have managed to put a value in the market potential-section in your business plan? more…

The new registration of companies in the commercial register of Switzerland has increased by 2.55% in October 2016 compared to September. Compared to last year 2.64% companies were less founded. more…

The right of instruction is a central component of the employment relationship. The employer has a large latitude in issuing instructions and rules. But the limit lies in the personal right of the worker. more…