2024

Fabian Rudin, co-founder of Business Transaction

"Entrepreneurs should plan their succession well in advance"

(04.12.2024) Understanding the process of external business transfers is often challenging. How can this topic be made more accessible? This question inspired Fabian Rudin and Yves Süess, co-founders of Business Transaction, to create a dedicated knowledge portal.
Sofie Gollob, project manager at the Swiss Federation for Continuing Education

"There is a need to cultivate a culture of learning and continuous training in companies"

(20.11.2024) Employees must continually adapt their skills to keep pace with the evolving job market. Sofie Gollob, project manager at the Swiss Federation for Continuing Education, shares insights on effectively identifying and meeting these needs.
Anina Hille, Projektleiterin "Generationenbarometer"

Anina Hille, project leader of the "Generations Barometer"

(06.11.2024) The challenge of intergenerational management lies in encouraging and harnessing collaboration between different age groups within a company. Anina Hille, a lecturer at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and project leader of the "Generations Barometer," offers her insights.
Anja Schulze, Director of the swiss Center for Automotive Research

"Innovation remains the key to success"

(16.10.2024) The automotive industry holds a significant yet discreet place in the Swiss economy. Anja Schulze, Director of the swiss Center for Automotive Research at the University of Zurich, analyzes the challenges and opportunities facing a sector in the midst of transformation.
Claudio Tognella, expert en finance décentralisée et responsable des ventes et du développement chez BX Digital

"Investors can invest in local companies thanks to tokenisation"

(02.10.2024) Blockchain presents a wealth of opportunities for SMEs, especially through the issuance of digital tokens. This process of 'tokenization' not only simplifies access to capital but also streamlines business transfers and shareholder registry management, explains Claudio Tognella, a decentralized finance expert and head of sales and development at BX Digital.
Stephanie Wickihalder, President of Swiss Fintech Innovations

"Fintechs help SMEs automate key processes and innovate"

(18.09.2024) The digitization of the financial sector is a key challenge for the Swiss economy. Stephanie Wickihalder, President of Swiss Fintech Innovations, discusses the sector's strong potential for innovation and the benefits of certain tools for SMEs.
Thomas Rosenberg, Operations Director at Hector Egger Holzbau

"Staff health and safety are paramount"

(04.09.2024) From fall protection systems to UV safeguards, construction SMEs must implement various measures to protect their employees from the risks of accidents or illness. Thomas Rosenberg, Operations Director at Hector Egger Holzbau, explains how this "systematic prevention" approach works.
 Benjamin Herbreteau, expert in industrial ecology

"Optimizing resources can enhance the competitiveness of SMEs"

(21.08.2024) The circular economy requires rethinking the entire production system. In the Lake Geneva region, the support organization 'La Fabrique Circulaire' is dedicated to helping SMEs tackle this major challenge. We interviewed its technical coordinator, Benjamin Herbreteau, who is also an expert in industrial ecology.
Nannette Hechler, Chief Investment Officer for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region at Lombard Odier

"Women should be encouraged to talk about money"

(07.08.2024)"Only one in ten Swiss women reportedly manages her own finances.” Nannette Hechler-Fayd'herbe, a renowned banker in Zurich for over twenty years, believes it's time for this to change.
Vincent Kaufmann, director of the Ethos Foundation Ethos

"Digital responsibility safeguards SMEs from reputational risks"

(03.07.2024) Digital transition poses numerous challenges for companies, including security, reputation, and operational issues. Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR) principles are designed to help mitigate these risks. Vincent Kaufmann, director of the Ethos Foundation, explains.
Andreas Dietrich, director of the Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ)

"Many SMEs are unaware of how to improve their access to credit"

(19.06.2024) Swiss companies are increasingly turning to bank financing. How can they secure loans on favorable terms? Expert advice below.
Lisa Rubli, co-director of the Equal-Salary Foundation

"Pay equity improves work culture, innovation, and productivity"

(05.06.2024) A lack of time, financial resources, and transparency frequently contributes to the persistent pay disparities between men and women in SMEs. Lisa Rubli, director of the Equal-Salary Foundation, outlines strategies to address this issue.

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