... for the PR-plus course start in January
Published on 2 December 2010 of editorial
Heidelberg, 02.12.2010. A seminar on business start-up organized by the PR plus GmbH Heidelberg as an additional offer for the participants of the next PR correspondence course starting in January 2011. Students can get advice for free on the subject of self-employment and training. The registration period for this course is already starting.
One fifth of the approximately 1,000 participants and students from the PR-plus distance education work as an independent consultant or plan the pace of business creation. This result of a graduate survey of PR plus takes the education and training institute on the occasion, the subject of business start-ups to put on the agenda: For the participants of the next course to start in January 2011 organized public relations plus, therefore, a free self-tag as an additional seminar. There, students get the tips and input on issues of business creation: the business Plan on the infrastructure, contract issues, business budget planning and costing to the acquisition, the network's own work and PR.
The PR-plus distance education begins with the inclusive start-up package on 20 January 2011 with a three-day workshop on Introduction to PR, the Peter Szyszka, public relations professor at the University of Vienna heads. The course is being renovated and newly re-opened Heidelberg conference center instead of PR plus. Registrations are now open.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
With security to jump start your business
Founders should only go to the bank, if the business does work and they are informed of funding. A guarantee may be required.
For Maja Halver it was in June so far: The Hamburg opened her own business. Ajax Loktechnik repairs and maintains diesel locomotives repaired. The technical knowledge and the necessary professional experience brought Halver. And tips for establishing she got from the Chamber of Hamburg and a former colleague who offers a similar service for electric locomotives.
The funding agencies for the subsidy funds for start-founder
The only obstacle: Halver required € 700 000 for spare parts, tools and service vehicles to drive with the technician to their customers. So they sent in January, a business plan to several banks in the Hanseatic city, to be assisted in the search for subsidized loans. Some banks did not respond. Others passed on outdated information. And for some, the founder fill only a thick stack of documents. "Not exactly the feedback that I had hoped," said Halver. "I quickly realized, is the bank with which start-up financing to the daily business and not for what."
Interest of the banks hold are often limited
As the Hamburg is how many founders. They expect help from banks, but their interest stops often limited. This is usually not an evil will, but banks have good reasons: the risks of establishing a business are difficult to predict. In addition, frequently lack collateral. Furthermore: What is the type of funding is appropriate at all, is usually initially open. Basically there are three possibilities: a loan from the bank, a subsidized credit as a state bank KfW and grants from federal, state and other institutions. Subsidised loans banks often conduct further only and hardly deserve it. "Many banks only see the effort," said Stefanie Pump, director of the incubator of the Hamburger Sparkasse (Haspa).
Realistic approach crucial
Founder must therefore be very convincing, to gain support from the bank. "The founders must be able to sell his idea," she says. For the business banking advisors take a closer look at. Many banks want to see the plans before the first appointment to have sufficient time for the test. "The concept must be realistic," said Pump. Above all other aspects of the credit rating is crucial to the question of whether the founder and Bank do business. "We reject those who have a long Schufa register or earlier could not handle money," she explains.
"Preparation is everything if you want to get money," says Michael Wundt, who advises his company Wabeco subsidy entrepreneur guides is about funding. "The mission of the founder is to improve his chances, as he clearly explains his business idea or already knows the possible grants and their conditions."
Before going to the bank is an important good preparation before going to the bank is a good preparation important
Who can not produce collateral for a loan, should obtain before going to the bank a guarantee. "Young entrepreneurs often have no assets and can offer no guarantees," says Stephan Jansen, managing director of the Association of German Guarantee Banks (VDB). The guarantee banks of the countries take up to 80 percent risk of default on loans. The warranty cost start-ups annually one percent of the loan.
For founders, the program is no guarantee Bank (BoB) is particularly interesting. Check guarantee banks without the intervention of a bank's business plan. "At best, the founder of a security can already go to the bank," said Jansen. Otherwise, they learned from the rejection, where they have to rework. "You get so an initial check without the bank must know about it," says Wundt.
Information on subsidies
He warns: "There are thousands of different funding opportunities, and not always the path goes through a bank." Banks often help only when the founder really need a loan. To prepare just belong also to inform themselves in advance on support programs. The 1000 guidelines and nearly 3,000 programs with increasingly difficult for new application dates, call dates and changes to search for the best deal. Help provide the support database of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology on the Internet. "To get an overview of all the founders funding pots," says Wundt.
More to banks
For entrepreneur Halver, the preparation has paid off. The bulk of the required 700,000 euros it has financed from grants, which has combined its bank. Halver was capital of the holding company of Hamburg, a guarantee of the security community of Hamburg and a KfW Entrepreneur Loan. Furthermore, the EU funded their creation. "Loans would be too expensive, and would in any other form of participation to short-term goals such as private equity stood in the forefront," she says. And her concept seems to be: "The first potential customers have already shown interest."
For Maja Halver it was in June so far: The Hamburg opened her own business. Ajax Loktechnik repairs and maintains diesel locomotives repaired. The technical knowledge and the necessary professional experience brought Halver. And tips for establishing she got from the Chamber of Hamburg and a former colleague who offers a similar service for electric locomotives.
The funding agencies for the subsidy funds for start-founder
The only obstacle: Halver required € 700 000 for spare parts, tools and service vehicles to drive with the technician to their customers. So they sent in January, a business plan to several banks in the Hanseatic city, to be assisted in the search for subsidized loans. Some banks did not respond. Others passed on outdated information. And for some, the founder fill only a thick stack of documents. "Not exactly the feedback that I had hoped," said Halver. "I quickly realized, is the bank with which start-up financing to the daily business and not for what."
Interest of the banks hold are often limited
As the Hamburg is how many founders. They expect help from banks, but their interest stops often limited. This is usually not an evil will, but banks have good reasons: the risks of establishing a business are difficult to predict. In addition, frequently lack collateral. Furthermore: What is the type of funding is appropriate at all, is usually initially open. Basically there are three possibilities: a loan from the bank, a subsidized credit as a state bank KfW and grants from federal, state and other institutions. Subsidised loans banks often conduct further only and hardly deserve it. "Many banks only see the effort," said Stefanie Pump, director of the incubator of the Hamburger Sparkasse (Haspa).
Realistic approach crucial
Founder must therefore be very convincing, to gain support from the bank. "The founders must be able to sell his idea," she says. For the business banking advisors take a closer look at. Many banks want to see the plans before the first appointment to have sufficient time for the test. "The concept must be realistic," said Pump. Above all other aspects of the credit rating is crucial to the question of whether the founder and Bank do business. "We reject those who have a long Schufa register or earlier could not handle money," she explains.
"Preparation is everything if you want to get money," says Michael Wundt, who advises his company Wabeco subsidy entrepreneur guides is about funding. "The mission of the founder is to improve his chances, as he clearly explains his business idea or already knows the possible grants and their conditions."
Before going to the bank is an important good preparation before going to the bank is a good preparation important
Who can not produce collateral for a loan, should obtain before going to the bank a guarantee. "Young entrepreneurs often have no assets and can offer no guarantees," says Stephan Jansen, managing director of the Association of German Guarantee Banks (VDB). The guarantee banks of the countries take up to 80 percent risk of default on loans. The warranty cost start-ups annually one percent of the loan.
For founders, the program is no guarantee Bank (BoB) is particularly interesting. Check guarantee banks without the intervention of a bank's business plan. "At best, the founder of a security can already go to the bank," said Jansen. Otherwise, they learned from the rejection, where they have to rework. "You get so an initial check without the bank must know about it," says Wundt.
Information on subsidies
He warns: "There are thousands of different funding opportunities, and not always the path goes through a bank." Banks often help only when the founder really need a loan. To prepare just belong also to inform themselves in advance on support programs. The 1000 guidelines and nearly 3,000 programs with increasingly difficult for new application dates, call dates and changes to search for the best deal. Help provide the support database of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology on the Internet. "To get an overview of all the founders funding pots," says Wundt.
More to banks
For entrepreneur Halver, the preparation has paid off. The bulk of the required 700,000 euros it has financed from grants, which has combined its bank. Halver was capital of the holding company of Hamburg, a guarantee of the security community of Hamburg and a KfW Entrepreneur Loan. Furthermore, the EU funded their creation. "Loans would be too expensive, and would in any other form of participation to short-term goals such as private equity stood in the forefront," she says. And her concept seems to be: "The first potential customers have already shown interest."
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
CCI expands service for start-ups
Augsburg, 11:08:10
For entrepreneurs, the IHK Schwaben now offers a complete service from business idea to realization of the company founders are accompanied by the advisor of IHK Schwaben.
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IHK Augsburg
The business idea is there, standing business plan and financing. Now it is only a few administrative hurdles to overcome. For entrepreneurs, it is also here: Do not despair, there is help in the founding advisors of the Chamber of Commerce. Two new products have the foundation consultant in the offer. They help with the business registration and are the so-called "single contact". This "single point of contact should" for new businesses from other EU countries, bring light into the bureaucratic thicket.
CCI offer: submit business licenses legally binding
Commercial applications that require no further industry-specific permissions: These can be delivered as part of a business consulting bind since July in the Chamber of Advisors in Augsburg and Memmingen. This offer will be bundled and administrative procedures remain in one hand.
Chamber of Commerce advises companies to founder from the base
"The Chamber is now offering a complete service," said consultant Jürgen Wager. "We support entrepreneurs from the base information in the early days of the individual start-up and financial advice to the receipt of commercial ads."
"Single Contact" for the whole EU
What is behind the idea of a "Single point of contact"? About this property offers the IHK entrepreneurs and founders of the countries of the European Union information on all relevant regulations. Furthermore, it helps in the necessary procedures for the purpose of the proposed activity in Germany is necessary. The offer of the Chamber of Commerce exist alongside those of other professional societies in Bavaria.
Business start-up team of consultants of the Chamber of Commerce
Back to the consulting team of IHK Schwaben are under the competence creation, financing, renovation, Jürgen and Barbara Wager Klause. Jürgen Wager is for Northern Swabia and Augsburg economic responsibility. He can be reached via e-mail or call 0821-3162-255 juergen.wager @ schwaben.ihk.de. Barbara Klause is the Allgäu and Swabia officer for West. She can be reached via the CCI Regionalgeschäftsstelle in Memmingen: barbara.klause @ schwaben.ihk.de.
Business start-dates for consultation
Dates for the next CCI founder Days: Thursday, 2 September 2010 in the IHK Schwaben in Augsburg, on Wednesday 22 September in a business center in Memmingen.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
small business incubator
Many incubators have been pivotal in nourishing small businesses to the point where they can make it on their own. But observers note that the programs are not foolproof.
Some small businesses fail despite their membership in such programs; incubators themselves sometimes fold, crippled by any number of factors. Entrepreneurs, then, need to recognize that some incubators are better suited to meet their needs than others. Considerations to weigh when choosing an incubator include the following:
• Is It a True Incubator?—Some office building owners falsely advertise themselves as incubators in order to lure tenants. Entrepreneurs need to study the details of each offer to determine whether such claims are legitimate.
• Length of Operation—Incubators take some time to establish their reputation in an area unless they are sponsored by a very high-profile corporation or a well-funded government agency.
• Incubator Leadership—Many analysts contend that entrepreneurs can learn a great deal about the fundamental quality of an incubator program simply by studying the program's leadership. Is the incubator managed by people with backgrounds in business, or by general college or agency administrators? Can the managers provide long-term business plans that show how they intend to guide the incubator to financial independence?
• Location—Does the incubator's setting adequately address your fledgling company's needs in terms of target market, transportation, competition, and future growth plans?
• Financing—Is the incubator's financial base a reliable one, or is it on shaky ground? Entrepreneurs interested in exploring the incubator concept can request information from several sources, including the Small Business Administration, area economic development agencies, area educational institutions, or the National Business Incubation Association. Would-be small business owners should have a completebusiness plan in hand before applying for entrance into an incubator program. Most incubators maintain a stringent screening process to ensure that their resources
are put to the best possible use.
Some small businesses fail despite their membership in such programs; incubators themselves sometimes fold, crippled by any number of factors. Entrepreneurs, then, need to recognize that some incubators are better suited to meet their needs than others. Considerations to weigh when choosing an incubator include the following:
• Is It a True Incubator?—Some office building owners falsely advertise themselves as incubators in order to lure tenants. Entrepreneurs need to study the details of each offer to determine whether such claims are legitimate.
• Length of Operation—Incubators take some time to establish their reputation in an area unless they are sponsored by a very high-profile corporation or a well-funded government agency.
• Incubator Leadership—Many analysts contend that entrepreneurs can learn a great deal about the fundamental quality of an incubator program simply by studying the program's leadership. Is the incubator managed by people with backgrounds in business, or by general college or agency administrators? Can the managers provide long-term business plans that show how they intend to guide the incubator to financial independence?
• Location—Does the incubator's setting adequately address your fledgling company's needs in terms of target market, transportation, competition, and future growth plans?
• Financing—Is the incubator's financial base a reliable one, or is it on shaky ground? Entrepreneurs interested in exploring the incubator concept can request information from several sources, including the Small Business Administration, area economic development agencies, area educational institutions, or the National Business Incubation Association. Would-be small business owners should have a completebusiness plan in hand before applying for entrance into an incubator program. Most incubators maintain a stringent screening process to ensure that their resources
are put to the best possible use.
Friday, August 6, 2010
books on business plans
I would like to inquire whether we should include excerpts of books on business plans into our blog here. This would be stimulating the debate on these entrepreneurship books boosting the content of this blog.
Some feedback is welcome.
Some feedback is welcome.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Anatomy of a Business Plan
Written business plans are as varied as the companies that compile them. Some plans run almost 100 pages, whereas others barely fill a few sheets. Some plans start with executive summaries, and others plunge right into detailed descriptions of products and services. Some companies print their business plans on paper, and some publish their plans exclusively on the Web. Some plans include page after page of financial projections, and others list only anticipated costs, expected revenues, and projected profits.
Every business plan is written for a different reason and to obtain a different outcome. Still, some plans are better than others. The following information helps you write a plan that will win high marks.
From: the business planning kits for dummies.
Every business plan is written for a different reason and to obtain a different outcome. Still, some plans are better than others. The following information helps you write a plan that will win high marks.
From: the business planning kits for dummies.
Defining your business-planning situation
To get your business where you want it to go, you need a map to follow, which is what your business plan is all about. It starts with a description of your current situation; describes your future plans; defines your opportunities; and details the financial plan, operational, marketing, and organizational strategies you’ll follow to achieve success. And what market research needs to be done.
Imagine that your company is a ship about to set sail on an ocean voyage. Your business plan defines your destination and the route that you’ll follow. It details the supplies and crew you have on board as well as what you still need to acquire. It forecasts the cost of the voyage. It describes the weather and sea conditions you’re likely to encounter along the way and anticipates the potential dangers that may lurk over the horizon. Finally, your business plan identifies other ships that may be attempting to beat you to your destination.
The same kind of planning is necessary back on dry land. To navigate a new course for your company, you need to start with an assessment of where your business is right now. You may be putting your business together for the first time. Or your business start up may be up and running but facing new challenges.
Or perhaps your business is doing well and about to launch a new product or service. Once you assess your current situation, you need to define where you want to arrive and what strategies you’ll follow to get there.
From business plan kits for Dummies
Imagine that your company is a ship about to set sail on an ocean voyage. Your business plan defines your destination and the route that you’ll follow. It details the supplies and crew you have on board as well as what you still need to acquire. It forecasts the cost of the voyage. It describes the weather and sea conditions you’re likely to encounter along the way and anticipates the potential dangers that may lurk over the horizon. Finally, your business plan identifies other ships that may be attempting to beat you to your destination.
The same kind of planning is necessary back on dry land. To navigate a new course for your company, you need to start with an assessment of where your business is right now. You may be putting your business together for the first time. Or your business start up may be up and running but facing new challenges.
Or perhaps your business is doing well and about to launch a new product or service. Once you assess your current situation, you need to define where you want to arrive and what strategies you’ll follow to get there.
From business plan kits for Dummies
Planning for a business start-up
Planning for a start-up
A start-up company begins with a new idea and high hopes. A business plan helps these new ventures evaluate their new idea, potential market, and competition. The critical questions that a business plan for a start-up must address are
- Does this new venture have a good chance of getting off the ground?
- How much money will the business need to get up and running?
- Who are our customers, and what’s the best way to reach them?
- Who are our competitors, and what’s the best way to outrun them?
- Why will customers choose our new product or service instead of our competitors’?
From business planning tools for Dummies.
A start-up company begins with a new idea and high hopes. A business plan helps these new ventures evaluate their new idea, potential market, and competition. The critical questions that a business plan for a start-up must address are
- Does this new venture have a good chance of getting off the ground?
- How much money will the business need to get up and running?
- Who are our customers, and what’s the best way to reach them?
- Who are our competitors, and what’s the best way to outrun them?
- Why will customers choose our new product or service instead of our competitors’?
From business planning tools for Dummies.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
successful business plan secrets
It's the bestselling business plan guide on the market. Over 600,000 copies sold--now updated and revised! Everything you need to know to writie a fool-proof, perfectly formatted, knock-'em dead business plan. The Successful
Business Plan includes a sample business plan, 99 worksheets to get you started, financial evaluation techniques even a numbers novice can use, and over
200 real-life insider tips from successful CEOs.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Business planner
- Easy-to-use, step-by-step approach makes business planning fast and simple
- Comes with hundreds of business start-up resources and tips
- In just minutes, you'll easily create projected P&Ls, cash plans, balance sheets, financial ratios, and more!
- Export to MS Word for additional editing capabilities or publish your plan as a secure Adobe PDF with this business planners .
Sunday, January 31, 2010
construction business plans
Anyone wanting to start a construction company should start with a thought through business plan. To find out more about business plans, have a look at the following: construction business plans.
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