Author: Sarah
The canton of Vaud combines a large service economy with research, precision industries, tourism and agriculture. This guide explains its main sectors, the latest dated indicators and what they mean when choosing where to establish a business....
To register a Swiss trademark, choose the sign, define the goods and services, examine potential conflicts and file an application with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI). The electronic filing discount reduces the basic fee to CHF 350. Prepare the checks before investing...
A low management fee is not enough to choose an umbrella company. Check the employment structure, relevant permits, insurance and the calculation from client billing to take-home pay. In Switzerland, arrangements often described as “portage salarial” must be assessed under Swiss rules....
Validate demand, clarify your business model or delegate more effectively: choose a book that matches the problem you face, then turn the reading into a practical action. These four books serve different purposes and can support decisions at different stages of a business....
Start by calculating the investment and cash runway your business needs. An established SME, a new service business and a pre-revenue start-up cannot support the same commitments. Compare debt, equity and commercial funding, then prepare the evidence lenders, investors or crowdfunding backers need....
A non-disclosure agreement sets limits on how sensitive information may be used and shared. It is useful when you present a project, disclose know-how or give a supplier access to business information. Its effectiveness depends on clear terms and practical controls around the documents....
“Fees payable by the seller” identifies who pays the estate agent. It does not mean the sale has no other costs. Before signing, check the commission, VAT, payment conditions and the amount you will retain after debt repayment and tax....
An overseas property requires two assessments: the rules where it is located and the consequences for your position in Switzerland. An advertised rental yield is only the starting point. Check the acquisition, financing, tax reporting and currency exposure together....
A property yield is meaningful only when the income, expenses and capital behind it are clearly defined. Learn how to calculate gross yield, net operating yield, return on equity and cash flow without confusing the measures....
A property investment should be assessed through its net cash flows, risks and financing. The purchase price and advertised rent alone do not show whether the project is profitable or whether you can meet its payment obligations....