2025
"In Switzerland, Innosuisse can finance half the costs of an R&D project"
(17.12.2025) The Eurostars program enables young companies and SMEs to bring their projects to life through financial support and a structured international collaboration. Janique Siffert, the project lead at Innosuisse, explains how to make the most of it.
"Employees must be actively involved in reorganizing work"
(03.12.2025) The growth of a company inevitably requires adjustments to its operations, which can lead to concerns and resistance within teams. Human resources expert Céline Desmarais explains how to manage these challenges effectively.
"Responsible management of inheritances strengthens Swiss economy over long term"
(19.11.2025) A successful business transfer requires forward-looking planning over several years. Hans Jürg Domenig, President of the Center for Advanced Studies in Business Transfers, sets out the key issues for outgoing owners and highlights the importance of raising awareness of succession among entrepreneurs.
"Trust is key for AI adoption"
(05.11.2025) The start-up Reshape Systems is developing an artificial intelligence tool for risk analysis, particularly in the aerospace and nuclear industries. CEO and co-founder Andrea Apollonio explains the company’s approach.
"Laying the groundwork for a successful stock market listing"
(15.10.2025) Fabian Gerber, responsible for attracting and supporting potential candidates for listing on the Swiss stock exchange, explains how to prepare for a listing, maximize the process, and drive business growth.
"Exportation is an exciting distribution channel, but it can also be highly demanding"
(01.10.2025) The company Bio-Familia exports its muesli worldwide. CEO Daniel Lutz explains how this pioneering organic SME has conquered global markets while remaining true to its roots.
"EasyGov reduces the administrative burden for businesses"
(17.09.2025) Conceived as a one-stop shop, EasyGov.swiss makes it easier for businesses to handle administrative procedures online. Diobe Wyss, Head of Communications for the digital platform, outlines its recent and upcoming developments.
"SMEs are a solid and stable investment"
(03.09.2025) In 2024, around 100,000 Swiss companies were seeking a successor. The investment foundation Renaissance, led by Christian Waldvogel, invests in the most promising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), known as "mature" firms, which require external capital to ensure a successful transfer of ownership.
"Decarbonizing the building sector bolsters local manufacturing and recycling industries for materials"
(20.08.2025) The building sector is developing concrete measures to reduce its carbon footprint, particularly in the production of concrete and steel. Christian Paglia, a leading expert in construction materials, observes significant progress, although several technical standards still require adaptation.
"Hospitality sector focuses on improving working conditions"
(06.08.2025) Nearly half of Swiss hotels are struggling to recruit staff. In response to this crisis, the industry is stepping up efforts to make hospitality careers more attractive, explains Martin von Moos, President of HotellerieSuisse.
"Plant-based alternatives are seen as added-value products"
(02.07.2025) Meat and dairy substitutes are thriving in Switzerland. Christina Senn-Jakobsen, CEO of Swiss Food and Nutrition Valley, explains how reinvented food production and shifting consumer habits come together, opening new market opportunities.
"SMEs need hybrid profiles"
(18.06.2025) Swiss companies are investing ever more heavily in digital tools, but staff training sometimes struggles to keep pace, notes Andrea Belliger, a specialist in digitalization.
"The new EU agreement provides for more adaptations to Swiss specificities"
(04.06.2025) In December 2024, Switzerland and the European Union concluded negotiations on the content of the prospective "Bilateral Agreements III." European law expert Christa Tobler analyses the implications of this new package of agreements, including wage protection, safeguard clauses, and Switzerland’s role in shaping EU legislation.
"A regenerative economy goes beyond simply reducing environmental impact"
(21.05.2025) Seen as even more virtuous than the green economy, the regenerative economy is attracting a growing number of players in Switzerland. We spoke with Bertrand Klaiber, head of a start-up accelerator in the field, launched in 2023 at EPFL Innovation Park.
"Switzerland attracts highly qualified talent from all over the world"
(07.05.2025) Foreign nationals are over-represented in the most productive sectors of the Swiss economy. For Patrick Leisibach, a researcher at Avenir Suisse, immigration of highly qualified profiles is essential for the country's innovation and prosperity.
"The Swiss CircuBAT program aims to optimize the lifecycle of batteries to reduce their ecological footprint and enhance the sustainability of electric mobility"
(30.04.2025) In Switzerland, the CircuBAT program – supported by the federal government – aims to reduce the environmental impact of lithium-ion batteries used in the electric mobility sector, explains its director, Andrea Vezzini.
How Swiss SMEs are embracing artificial intelligence
(22.04.2025) Many Swiss SMEs have begun to integrate artificial intelligence into their processes. However, very few have developed an overarching strategy to systematically address both the opportunities and risks that AI brings. As a rule, SMEs cannot create such strategies on their own – they need external expertise. To help SMEs find suitable partners for their AI projects, the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW has joined forces with numerous partner organisations to develop SAIROP, a platform providing an overview of key AI players in Switzerland.
"Continuous training increases employee satisfaction and retention"
(09.04.2025) Companies are facing an increasing labor shortage across many sectors. Marcel Keller, head of Adecco Switzerland, believes that developing employees' skills plays a crucial role in enhancing companies' competitiveness and attractiveness.
"Women exercise more caution in their decision-making"
(19.03.2025) The number of female entrepreneurs has grown in recent years, but it is still lower than that of their male counterparts. Riccarda Mecklenburg, president of the "Verband Frauenunternehmen," confirms that women tend to be more reluctant to take risks than men.
"Companies must take a proactive approach to natural hazards"
(05.03.2025) Global warming is making extreme weather events more frequent and intense. The damage they cause also poses new challenges for SMEs and insurers, says Annemarie Büttner, Lead Climate Risk Solutions at Swiss Re.
"It is essential for companies to read the terms of use of generative AI platforms"
(19.02.2024) Generative artificial intelligence tools present tremendous opportunities for businesses but also raise legal uncertainties. How can companies mitigate risks, particularly regarding copyright compliance? Sabrina Konrad, legal expert at the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, shares her insights.
"Payrolling adapts to the changing labor market"
(05.02.2024) The shortage of skilled labor and the growing demand for flexibility are pushing Swiss companies to turn increasingly to payrolling. This employment model allows businesses to work with specialized professionals without hiring them directly. Fabien Baiata, CEO of Helvetic Payroll, explains.
"In times instability, it is crucial to reduce dependence on high-risk regions"
(22.01.2025) Geopolitical tensions are testing the Swiss economic model and threatening to disrupt global trade. Hans Gersbach, co-director of the KOF Swiss Economic Institute at ETH Zurich, shares insights on navigating these commercial pressures.
"The recruitment process has evolved into a two-way evaluation"
(08.01.2025) Platforms like Glassdoor, Indeed, and Kununu enable job seekers to gain insight into a company's culture and values. Christoph Jordi, founder of the consulting firm DoDifferent, shares how these platforms have revolutionized the role of HR.