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Being well prepared when starting your start-up project is essential for your success. This includes gathering information, taking advantage of advisory services and, last but not least, conducting a realistic and honest self-assessment.

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Starting Point

The starting point from which people make a decision to set up their own business can be as different as the individuals themselves. No matter where you come from or where you are: we show you the features of various reasons the starting up a business and advise you as you embark upon your route to self-employment.

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Requirements

All start-up plans begin with taking a serious look at your personal characteristics and technical or professional qualifications. Because setting up and being responsible for running your own business is demanding.

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First steps

Any business start-up begins with systematic planning. Find out as much as you can about self-employment right at the start.

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Tips

When setting up any business, there is also always the risk of failure. To minimise this risk, you can learn from the experiences of others who have set up in business before you, whether they have succeeded or failed.

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