Hamburger Business Starter (HBS)
- a cooperative project from the ASM e.V. and the Aqtivus gGmbH -

Immigrants in Germany demonstrate an above-average willingness to go into business for themselves. Yet this same group in particular often runs into trouble when founding a business because they may have insufficient knowledge of both the German language and how to navigate the German authorities. In many cases, they also lack the required professional qualifications.

The primary objective of the range of services provided by Hamburger Business Starter is to make founding a business easier for immigrants through advising, support and advanced training, and thus contribute to their success. Criteria for participating in the project are simple: a quality business idea and aptitude and dedication on the part of the would-be business founder. Our services are aimed at promoting women with immigration backgrounds in particular, giving them the courage to go into business for themselves.

German citizens who want to start a business and receive level II unemployment benefits can also participate in the project.

The focal point of our counselling services is on all aspects of the start-up phase. We also offer workshops for the consolidation phase that explore improving one's qualifications as a new entrepreneur and "emergency advising" as well.

The range offered by the "Hamburger Business Starter" project include in detail:

• Thorough individual advising on all issues regarding planning a business
• Accompaniment to meeting with banks and the ARGE/the Employment Agency
• Development of business plans
• Advanced training in seminars (market and location analysis, bookkeeping and much more)
• Training workshops for the start-up and post-formation phases (German language courses, taxes and much more)
  

Hamburger Business Starter