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Bureaucracy costs self-employed people up to 50 billion euros
Bureaucracy continues to pose major challenges for entrepreneurs in Germany, according to a study by KfW. Another study estimates…
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Smart City: Demand for skilled workers is increasing
The metasearch engine Joblift examines how the topic of smart cities is developing and analyzes job advertisements from the last 24 months. The…
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Study sees Southern Germany as a leader in innovation
According to a study by the Cologne Institute for Economic Research (IW), the innovation landscape in southern Germany is among the world's best. Otherwise,…
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More venture capital — but not for everyone
Global venture capital investments increased by 55.3 percent in the second quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter. Established companies are increasing…
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Innovation ranking: Germany lags behind in digitalization
Germany ranks a respectable fourth in a recent international innovation ranking. However, Germany's performance in digitalization is worrying. The…
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Startups rely on their own savings
Financing, infrastructure, risks: A recent study sheds light on some of the most important startup topics. Five out of six startups finance themselves…
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Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor: Munich ranks second in Europe
The EU Commission has compared Europe's cultural and creative hubs. Among the 21 cities with a population of over a million, Munich ranks second behind Paris.…
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Munich is Germany's investment capital
Munich is the first choice in Germany for foreign direct investors — this is shown by a recent study. The Bavarian city has some catching up to do…
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Trump-Kink: Fewer Germans would start businesses in the USA
Is this the Trump effect? The proportion of entrepreneurs who want to start a business in the United States has increased dramatically in just one…
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Sexual harassment: Female startup employees appear to be particularly affected
An inappropriate joke, an unwanted touch, or even a forced kiss: Sexual harassment at work is a topic that…
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Financing: Munich startups need an average of 2.5 million euros
Munich startups have above-average capital requirements: According to a recent Bitkom study, startups from the state capital need €2.5 million in financing in…
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International comparison: Are Germans reluctant to start a business?
Nearly one in twenty adults in Germany (4.61 percent) is the founder of a new business. Another 2.9 percent are currently in the process of...
