Seminars on setting up a company offer a practice-oriented introduction to key topics relating to setting up your own business. The specific content may vary depending on the provider. However, the following topics are generally covered:

• Legal forms and company structure: differences between the common legal forms, choosing the right legal form, the formation process and entry in the commercial register
• Business plan and business model: development of the business idea, development of a viable business model, creation of a business plan
• Financing and accounting: determining capital requirements, financing options, accounting principles, use of accounting software, VAT and tax aspects
• Marketing and customer acquisition: development of a marketing concept, basics of classic marketing, social media strategies, guerrilla marketing and SME marketing
• Insurance and risk management: cover for the self-employed, business insurance, risk assessment and prevention
• Site selection and infrastructure: selection of a suitable site, legal framework, infrastructure requirements
• Trademark and intellectual property: protection of the company name, trademark registration, copyrights and patents
• Personnel and organization: First steps in personnel administration, company organization and internal processes

The seminars on setting up a company are aimed both at people who are still in the idea phase and at founders who are already planning concrete steps towards setting up a company.

Depending on the school or provider, the focus of seminars on setting up a company may vary. It is therefore advisable to clarify the exact course content directly with the respective educational institution. For support, our platform offers a contact form that forwards the question directly to the desired school.

Seminars on self-employment provide practical knowledge about starting and running your own business. The content covers all the essential steps - from developing a business idea to implementing it in everyday business life.

Typical topics in such seminars on self-employment are:

• Business idea and business model: How to turn an idea into a viable concept
• Financing and financial planning: capital requirements, sources of financing and budgeting
• Business plan: Structure, content and benefits for banks, investors or internal planning
• Company organization: structure of internal workflows and processes
• Market analysis and marketing: target groups, positioning and advertising strategies
• Legal form and legal basis: sole proprietorship, GmbH, AG and their differences
• Entry in the commercial register: requirements, procedure and significance
• VAT and taxes: obligations, deadlines and optimization options
• Accounting and controlling: the basics of financial overview and control
• Insurance and risk management: protection against business risks
• Choice of location and infrastructure: criteria for a suitable company location
• Company name, trademark and intellectual property: protection and legal framework

Seminars on self-employment provide a comprehensive overview and help you to start your own business well prepared. They are aimed both at founders with a concrete idea and at people who want to familiarize themselves with the topic.

Important: The exact content of self-employment seminars can vary depending on the school and provider. Each school determines its curriculum individually. A contact form is available for support, which can be used to forward questions directly to the desired school.