2022
SMEs opening their doors to tourists
(07.12.2022) More and more companies are opening museums for the general public. Why do they make these investments and what are the benefits? Here are some explanations and accounts.
Year-end interviews: the importance of careful preparation
(02.11.2022) Whether they take place at the beginning or the end of the year, individual interviews remain an essential opportunity for exchange within companies. Two experts offer advice.
Carrying out research and development in an SME
(05.10.2022) How should small and medium-sized companies go about innovating or setting up their own research and development (R&D)? Which partners should they turn to? Here is some advice and testimonials.
Freelancers: the art of communicating to get known
(07.09.2022) Every entrepreneur who is starting out should be aware of this: selling your services and products entails being able to get people talking about you. In the era of social media, communication channels are multiple and continue to evolve. Let's take a look at them.
Five tips to "prioritize" and stick to tasks
(03.08.2022) Urgent matters and demands keep on increasing for company executives and managers. Knowing how to determine the importance of your tasks to make the best use of your resources has become a priority.
Agricultural training: the next generation is sustainable
(06.07.2022) Farmers in Switzerland are adapting to meet the challenges of today, from new consumer demands to environmental concerns. In specialist schools, training is evolving to carry on the transition towards more sustainable models.
Equal pay on the right track
(01.06.2022) Since the 2020 revision of the Gender Equality Act companies with over 100 employees are required to check for potential pay discrimination in their organization. Initial results have been positive with just one in twenty companies found to have gross gender inequalities.
Online retailing: winning recipes
(04.05.2022) E-commerce continues to grow after an exceptionally strong performance in 2020. Here's an overview of the major trends in the sector, from multi-channel to online food.
Overdue and defaulted payments: what to do?
(06.04.2022) Late payments or payment defaults are a cause for concern for companies, but they tend to have a greater impact on the cash flow of SMEs than on that of larger organizations. Here is a summary of the main steps to take when dealing with a difficult client.
The crisis is driving new business models
(02.03.2022) The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many entrepreneurs to review or refine their company's business model. Here are some testimonials.
Benefits of mentorship
(02.02.2022) Entrepreneurial mentoring originated in Canada and is now a widespread practice in Switzerland. The mentor is usually a more experienced professional who provides support to the young entrepreneur in order to help him/her refine his/her project.
Buying an SME: the five essentials
(05.01.2022) Buying an SME rather than starting a new one has many advantages. As long as you follow some good advice.