Capital contributions
Capital contributions – explained simply
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As a business owner, it’s sometimes necessary to invest personal assets into your company. Whether it’s smaller purchases in everyday life – paying for gas at the gas station, for example – or larger sums if you’re trying to keep your company liquid. These are all known as capital contributions. We will provide a definition and explain what you need to keep in mind.

Capital contributions – explained simply
Liquidation
Liquidation of a company: Definition
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In business, things don’t always go as planned. Whether it’s a mishap with an order situation, or too much debt, a company can quickly find itself staring in the face of financial ruin. No matter the situation, creditors will still be demanding their legitimate monetary claims, regardless of whether your company is facing insolvency or not. The final option is liquidating the company. The goal is...

Liquidation of a company: Definition
Nonprofit-Organization (NPO)
What is a nonprofit organization (NPO)?
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Around the world, hundreds of thousands of companies exist without the purpose of producing a profit. What defines these so-called nonprofit organizations (NPOs)? Here, we explain what a NPO is and explain the various areas of activity of nonprofit organizations, as well as why managing one is so special. Read on to also learn more about the challenges NGOs are currently facing.

What is a nonprofit organization (NPO)?
What is insolvency?
Insolvency – a pathway out of debt
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Insolvency has a bad reputation. It stands for a lack of funds and high debts. However, people often forget that insolvency proceedings don’t necessarily spell the end of a company. Insolvency administrators can help settle outstanding liabilities and help people keep their jobs.

Insolvency – a pathway out of debt
Crisis communication plan
Crisis communication plan: every company needs one
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Good crisis communication is important for any type of business because brands can damage their reputation in the long-term by using bad communication. Find out more about the process of establishing a crisis communication plan and the three phases the plan should cover. This article provides valuable tips to implement a crisis communication plan for each of the three phases using examples.

Crisis communication plan: every company needs one
Crisis management
Crisis management: here’s how to manage a crisis
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Crises or emergencies can affect any company. However, a well thought-out crisis management plan helps your company get back on track. To safely navigate through tough times, a company needs a competent crisis team which can examine the reasons, make decisions, and coordinate the right steps to take.

Crisis management: here’s how to manage a crisis
Crisis management plan
Crisis management plan: structure and content
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For many companies, a crisis management plan is at least as important as a solid business plan. It ensures that corporate governance is maintained during critical times and a business can respond to an existential threat more efficiently. But how do you create a crisis management plan and what else do you need to know? Find out in this article.

Crisis management plan: structure and content
Work sharing
Work sharing: the most important facts for employers and employees
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When businesses face a shortage of work for their staff, they may be able apply for government aid as part of a work-sharing program instead, often also referred to as short-time working. As an employee, this means that you would be working fewer hours but at a reduced pay. To replace partially lost wages, staff can claim some unemployment benefits. Here’s what you need to know about work sharing...

Work sharing: the most important facts for employers and employees
Furlough: employer rights
Furlough: what’s allowed and when
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Employees are generally given a certain number of vacation days which they are free to use as they please. There are certain situations, when an employer can intervene and put staff on unpaid leave. Find out what the conditions for furlough are, when it can be ordered, and how many days employees can be furloughed for.

Furlough: what’s allowed and when
Home office tax deduction
How to deduct working from home from your taxes
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Whether you’re self-employed or employed – a growing number of professionals are working from home and many even set up a dedicated space to perform their job duties. To reduce any resulting financial burden, the costs for working from home can be deducted from your taxes. However, certain conditions need to be met for you to qualify and only some expenses can be claimed.

How to deduct working from home from your taxes