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I am looking for an expert, who can help me with my business plan. If I write it myself, I may jeopardise my chance, which I do not want to happen. Which institution may help?

Antwort

Good advice can contribute to your business success. Even if you have obtained useful tips from friends and family, it is a good idea to obtain support from an expert in the field. Especially in the preparatory stages, comprehensive advice is very useful. Therefore is important to take the time for adequate preparation. Setting up a business plan can help you develop a step by step plan for your enterprise. You will find useful information on how to create a business plan on Make it in Germany: https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/for-qualified-professionals/working/setting-up-a-business-in-germany/business-plan-startup-guideline

Furthermore, there are many public information centers, that offer special workshops to advise you how to set up your own business. These courses are concerned with special startup topics, such as writing up a business plan. There are different organizations offering such training courses. Especially the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and the Chambers of Crafts (HWK). A large selection of courses can also be found on KURSNET (http://www.kursnet.arbeitsagentur.de/kurs/portal). Similarly, the “Volkshochschulen” adult education centers are suitable points of contact (https://www.volkshochschule.de/programmbereiche.html). Additional information is listed on the Startup Portal: http://www.existenzgruender.de/EN/Die-ersten-Schritte/Beratung-Information/inhalt.html

Please also take a look on “Make it in Germany” to find out more about further training opportunities: https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/for-qualified-professionals/working/setting-up-a-business-in-germany/advisory-services-and-further-training#continue-to-learn

Keep in mind, that while operating in Germany, a good command of German is important. Even as you prepare your business, you will find that many official documents are available in German only. If your German is not good enough yet, you should make sure to take a language course before you set up your business. Some advanced courses have a special focus on the business world: http://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/for-qualified-professionals/training-learning/the-german-language

Source: Justina Alichniewicz
Projekt „Make it in Germany“
Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln e.V.
Mai 2018

Notice from the editor:

• BMWi-Existenzgründungsportal: English Version - Planning your start-up
  
• Gründerland Bayern
  
• BayStartup: Bavarian Businessplan Competitions
  
• Ausbildungsring Ausländischer Unternehmer e.V., Nürnberg