The Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) offers a wide range of services for entrepreneurs. Here is an overview:

The Chamber of Industry and Commerce is organizing …

Information Sessions for New Business Owners

Important basic information on the following topics relevant to starting a business:

• Personal Qualifications
• Business Concept
• Commercial Law
• Public Financial Assistance
• Determining Capital Requirements
• Preparation of a Profitability Forecast
• Marketing
• Insurance
• Business Metrics
• Taxes

Start: 2:00 p.m. End: approx. 7:30 p.m.

Fee: 35.00 euros (includes a 20.00-euro voucher, redeemable for an individual session)

Dates:
17.Jan. 17, 2013, Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)
Feb. 20, 2013, Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)
Mar. 21, 2013, Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)
Apr. 18, 2013, Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)
May 16, 2013, Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)
July 16, 2013, Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)

For information and registration, contact the StarterCenter at
or by phone at 0731 / 173-250

The Chamber of Industry and Commerce provides advice …

Customized consulting on business plans and advice on public funding, such as e.g., start-up grants, etc.

(Please schedule an appointment with the
StarterCenter by calling 0731 / 173-250).

Topics covered in startup consulting may include, for example:

• Concept Optimization
• Assessing the Idea’s Potential for Success
• Review of Funding
• Location Analyses
• Preparing for Meetings with Bank Representatives
• and much more

Fee: 45.00 euros
(reduced to 25.00 euros for participants in the information afternoon)

We also offer consultation days in the region:

You can book counseling appointments on the following days:
January 14, 2013 Biberach District Office
February 19, 2013, Biberach City Hall
March 19, 2013 Biberach District Office
April 25, 2013, Biberach City Hall
June 13, 2013 Biberach District Office

The Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce is organizing …

Free, personalized one-on-one consultations offered by L-Bank (Baden-Württemberg Development Bank) and Bürgschaftsbank:

Jan. 16, 2013 Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Feb. 6, 2013 Ulm Chamber of Crafts (HWK)
Feb. 27, 2013, Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce; Apr. 24, 2013, Ulm Chamber of Crafts
March 27, 2013, Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce; July 3, 2013, Ulm Chamber of Crafts
May 15, 2013, Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce
June 12, 2013, Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce

For information and to schedule an appointment:
IHK Ulm StarterCenter HWK Ulm S. Brenner
Tel. 0731 / 173-250 Tel. 0731 / 1425-351

Online Consultation Days: Free, personalized one-on-one consultations

with information on all key areas of Internet use, such as

• Online Retail
• Web 2.0
• Customer Communication
• Online Marketing

Jan. 30, 2013 Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Feb. 27, 2013 Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Apr. 10, 2013 Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce
May 8, 2013 Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce
June 19, 2013 Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce

For information and to schedule an appointment:
IHK Ulm StarterCenter
Tel. 0731 / 173–250

Upcoming Event: IHK Basic Training for Self-Employment

Our IHK basic training course, “
” (Business Start-up), for those interested in self-employment will take place in March/April.
The following topics are offered:

• Accounting and Taxes
• Commercial, Contract, and Labor Law
• Successful Marketing, Active Selling

We look forward to seeing you!