A Personal Note

24. July 2013 by Ulrike Hudelmaier

Ein Mann und eine Frau schütteln sich die Hände vor einem Aufsteller der TFU mit einem Bild von einem Drachen.

Compiled by Sebastian Heisig of the TFU team First-aid …

16. July 2013 by Professor Kongehl

Read an interview here with “our” Professor Gerhard Kongehl, who trains data protection experts through his company, udis, and is based at the TFU Gründerzentrum in Neu-Ulm.

TFU: Professor Kongehl, you have been working as a data protection expert for over 30 years and founded the company udis more than 25 years ago. Congratulations! At udis, you train experts using the Ulm Model. I assume these are professionals from larger companies?

GK: Thank you for the congratulations; we’ve really invested a lot of time and effort into this important issue. But your assumption is wrong: Data protection isn’t just a concern for larger companies. More than 70% of the trainees at udis come from small and medium-sized businesses!

TFU: I see! But even from companies that are really young and small?

11. July 2013 by Arina Ingendorf

We are very pleased to announce that Sylvia Kalmaz …

1. July 2013 by International

A guest article by Nathalie Wenzel, REC Russia Experten Consulting GmbH, Ulm

Did you attend a trade show in Russia, make some initial contacts, and bring back many business cards from potential Russian prospects to Germany? You’ve taken the first step. So now—what’s next?

1. July 2013 by Ihre Unternehmung

If you read our blog, you’ve probably already thought …

28. June 2013 by Finanzierung

If you are planning development projects for which you …

7. June 2013 by Marketing

Personal contacts are the be-all and end-all of sales success, especially in capital goods marketing. As you know, “Small gifts keep friendships alive.”

You need to be careful when dealing with European and, above all, American companies. A well-intentioned gesture can quickly fall under the umbrella of “compliance”—and you certainly don’t want to create more work for your contacts than the gift is worth.

The situation is different for small and medium-sized businesses, where you often meet with management in person. Here, too, you should steer clear of any attempt at bribery—that goes without saying. But if you know of a particular preference, feel free to bring a small token of appreciation.

The situation abroad is particularly “different.” In some countries, not bringing a gift is considered a serious faux pas. Think carefully about this, keeping the following criteria in mind:

15. May 2013 by Arina Ingendorf

We’re often asked how we actually calculate our rental rates. First of all: we don’t calculate rates individually for each listing; instead, we offer a price list that’s the same for everyone.

Nevertheless, we must, of course, regularly assess whether we are still meeting our own standards and those of our shareholders. After all, our rents should be fair and transparent, and should not put companies that are not tenants of TFU at a disadvantage.

We do not offer subsidies; rather, we compensate for the disadvantages that arise from the startup phase.

To ensure fairness, a neutral and transparent index makes sense. But which one?

15. March 2013 by Finanzierung

Many startup projects receive good advice, for example, from consultants funded by RKW or KfW. You pay a portion of the cost yourself and receive significant support. But did you know that this investment can also help you secure financing?

If you are looking for financing of up to EUR 100,000 for a business that is no more than 3 years old and meets the eligibility criteria for certain subsidized loans, Grenke Bank’s offer may be of interest to you.

5. March 2013 by Die Gesellschafter der TFU

Dear TFU Tenants,

From the very beginning, the Alb-Donau District has been a shareholder in TFU. And for good reason: We—the districts, cities, and municipalities in the region—need an organization like TFU that offers young companies and entrepreneurs a launchpad and a foundation for a successful future.

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