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Startup advice: get off to the right start, from the very beginning

From the initial idea to your first invoice, we guide you through the startup process. Business plan, business account, website, templates, and bookkeeping come from one point of contact. That way, your business is up and running from day one.

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Modules

Everything a new business needs

Many startups fail not because of the idea itself, but because of minor details early on. The bank account doesn’t fit the bookkeeping, invoices lack required information, the financial plan overlooks tax payments. We put the building blocks in place so they all fit together.

01

Idea and direction

We review your business model, target audience, and pricing with you and openly point out where we see risks. The result is a clear path forward with the next steps.

02

Business plan and financial plan

We plan capital requirements, revenue, costs, and liquidity for the first three years. Banks and development banks can work with the plan directly.

03

Legal form and registrations

We explain from a business perspective what the different legal forms mean day to day for costs, effort, and bookkeeping. We keep track of business registration, the commercial register, and deadlines. You make the tax and legal choice with your tax advisor and notary.

04

Business account and payment methods

We recommend a business account and payment methods that suit your business: card payments, payment providers, and point-of-sale systems. Everything is properly connected to your bookkeeping.

05

Online presence

Website, domain, email addresses, and a Google Business Profile, set up by us or one of our partner agencies. You’ll have a single point of contact.

06

Templates for everyday business

Quotes, order confirmations, invoices, delivery notes, and payment reminders in your design and with all required information, plus templates for price lists and timesheets.

07

Writing quotes and invoices

With our Rekana Rechnung program, you can create quotes, invoices, and e-invoices, import bank statements, and match receipts. We’ll set it up with you.

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Bookkeeping from the very first receipt

Chart of accounts, receipts via app, and bank transactions via bank statements in the portal, right from the start. From the first month, you’ll receive a report and know exactly where you stand.

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Your first employees

Employer ID, health insurance registration, personnel questionnaire, and payroll. We’ll tell you what needs to be in place before the first day of work.

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Process

Here’s how the startup process works with us

  1. Initial consultation

    You tell us about your idea; we ask about the market, customers, capital, and timeline. Afterward, you’ll know which modules you need.

  2. Plan

    We’ll create a business plan, financial plan, and a roadmap with all the steps and deadlines leading up to launch.

  3. Setup

    We’ll set up and coordinate your bank account, website, templates, invoicing software, and bookkeeping.

  4. Launch and support

    In the first few months, we’ll review the numbers together and make adjustments where necessary.

Relaunch

Also for a fresh start

Not every beginning is a startup. We’ll also support you if you’re taking over a business or moving from a side business to self-employment. We do the same if you’re changing your legal form or restarting after a difficult period.

In these cases, we first get the numbers in order and rebuild your planning and financial organization. Afterward, quotes, invoices, and bookkeeping fit together again.

We offer consultations in German, English, and Armenian. The website and the client portal are available in several languages. You receive contracts in German and English, invoices in German or English.

Available

Order individually, even later

You choose the modules you need: as a startup package or later as a supplement to your ongoing bookkeeping. Existing clients can easily add individual modules, such as new templates or a website. For quotes and invoices, we offer our Rekana Rechnung program.

We set out the price of our advice in your quote, depending on the task. For the startup package and the website, we’ll provide a fixed price after the initial consultation. All prices are net, plus VAT.

Personal

Personal support

Mr. Kreuz personally handles the startup advice. He studied business administration and founded GKM himself. From his experience with the bookkeeping of many businesses, he knows the mistakes that cost money in the early years.

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Our startup advice focuses on business management. Tax questions, such as those on the Small businesses under § 19 UStG, Kleinunternehmer, charge no VAT because of their low revenue and cannot deduct input VAT. or the tax registration questionnaire, are answered by the tax advisor. Articles of association and other legal matters are handled by a notary and an attorney, and we coordinate the steps with them.

Questions

Frequently asked questions about starting a business

When should I get in touch?

Ideally, before you sign any contracts, open a bank account, or register your business. That way, you can set the course right from the start. It’s not too late even after you’ve launched your business.

Do I need a business plan?

Yes, if you’re applying for a bank loan, a subsidized loan, or a startup grant. Even without financing, it’s worth it: you’ll see early on when your venture will become profitable and how much money you’ll need until then.

Does the business plan help with the startup grant?

The application to the Employment Agency requires a business plan with a financial plan and a statement from an expert body, such as the Chamber of Commerce or the Chamber of Crafts. We’ll work with you to develop a business plan that meets these requirements.

Do I also have to use GKM for my bookkeeping?

No. Each module can be ordered separately. Many founders still hand their bookkeeping to us later, because then their bank account, templates, and bookkeeping fit together from the start.

Is there a program for quotes and invoices?

Yes: Rekana Rechnung, our software for quotes, invoices, and e-invoices with bank statements and receipts, for business owners to use themselves. You can order it directly on the Rekana Rechnung page.

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Related

Business consulting

Plan your cash flow, understand the numbers, and prepare for meetings with your bank.

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Rekana Rechnung

Create quotes, invoices, and e-invoices yourself.

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Ongoing bookkeeping

Bookkeeping starting with the first receipt, custom pricing on request.

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Contact

Let’s talk about your bookkeeping.

During our initial consultation, we’ll determine what your business needs. Afterward, you’ll receive a binding quote via email.

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