Apps help founders and entrepreneurs access important information at the right time. Modern apps make it easier to create business plans, manage time, or maintain to-do lists. However, the app must be easy to use and meet the user's needs.
Learn more about marketing with the Google Primer
With Primer Google has released an app for Android operating systems and the iPhone that Supporting startups with marketing The application includes several short teaching units, for example on the topics Search Advertising, PR and Content Marketing. The focus is primarily on web-based marketing on your own homepage, with online ads, or on social media. The learning units cover topics such as winning back former customers and marketing through storytelling. Whether entrepreneurs want to acquire basic knowledge or develop specialized marketing expertise, the Google app offers both and is constantly expanding its information. The explanations are easy to understand and can be consumed in a short amount of time.
An app to help you navigate the funding jungle
Many companies benefit from funding programs, such as start-up coaching or funding for consulting services. KfW, development banks, ministries, and more offer corresponding programs for specific target groups. It's difficult to keep track of them all. The funding app from b2Pad illustrates all German funding programs – more than 400 in total. The app provides information about grants and loans from private and government organizations. A practical search function helps you find the right program. All funding opportunities are sorted by the categories of energy, housing, education, and businesses. Once you've found the right funding program with the app, you can call the funding provider's hotline, send an email, or fill out an application form with just one click.
STARTplaner accompanies you on your way to founding a company
The START planner of the founder magazine StartingUp allows the complete planning of a company start-upThe application guides founders step by step through the phases of a startup, offering relevant information, tests, and self-assessments. Progress indicators visualize the status of the startup. The initial questioning phase assesses the founder's suitability. A test assesses their technical and industry knowledge, as well as their commercial expertise.
In the ideation phase, the app reviews the product or offerings, the target audience, or the company name. During the planning phase, it provides information on consulting appointments and the financing plan. It also includes a financial calculator for the first year of business and information on funding opportunities. During the implementation phase, the app helps with registering with authorities and setting up accounting.
This is followed by the start-up phase, which includes topics such as press relations. Finally, the review phase involves a comparison of actual and target performance. This also includes push notifications as reminders of appointments, synchronization options for calendar apps, a profitability calculator, and a project planning tool.
Find suitable apps for entrepreneurs
Founders, self-employed people and entrepreneurs can find further helpful and useful apps from the provider Homepage-Baukasten.de.
