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You Don’t Need a Business Plan — You Need a Money Plan
When starting your business, it’s easy to get lost in ideas and overlook the one thing that can make or break your success — your numbers. You don’t just need a business plan; you need a money plan. In this blog, I’ll walk you through how to gain financial clarity before launching your self-employment in Germany, avoid running out of fuel mid-journey, and build real confidence in your business decisions.
You Don’t Need a German Passport to Qualify for Government-Funded Coaching
You don’t need a German passport to access professional support. With the AVGS voucher, international professionals in Germany can receive government-funded coaching to start their business or become self-employed — at no cost. Discover how this program helps expats build clarity, structure, and confidence to turn their ideas into a real business.
How to Write a Business Plan for the Gründungszuschuss (Step-by-Step With Examples)
Writing a business plan for the Gründungszuschuss can feel intimidating — especially in a new country, in a second language. This blog walks you through what to include, how to structure it, and what reviewers actually look for. Plus, I’ll share practical tools I use with my own clients — including a financial planning workbook and hands-on coaching funded by the AVGS voucher. Real talk, real examples, and real support — so you can get it done (and get approved).