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Your path to a successful start-up grant from the Federal Employment Agency

As experienced start-up consultants, we offer you comprehensive support in applying for the start-up grant and in drawing up your business plan. These services are covered 100% by the Activation and Placement Voucher (AVGS) from the Employment Agency.

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What is the start-up grant?

The start-up grant is a financial subsidy from the Federal Employment Agency that supports the unemployed in taking up full-time self-employment. It is intended to secure your livelihood in the initial phase of self-employment and make it easier to set up a business.

Who can apply for the start-up grant?

People can apply for the start-up grant if they:
  • Receive unemployment benefit I,
  • Have at least 150 days left of entitlement to unemployment benefit,
  • Be able to demonstrate a viable business idea.

Advantages of working with a start-up consultant

By working with a professional start-up consultant, you benefit from:

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Creation of a customised business plan:

A well-founded business plan is essential when applying for a start-up grant. Studies show that entrepreneurs with a detailed business plan increase their probability of success by 30%.

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Expert advice and coaching

I will support you every step of the way and provide you with advice and assistance. Companies that take advantage of coaching have a much better chance of surviving on the market.

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Professional preparation for the application

Together we will prepare all the necessary documents and ensure that your application is submitted completely and correctly. We are proud of the fact that none of the applications we have submitted have been rejected.

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Mediation and networking

Benefit from my network and my experience to put your self-employment on a solid footing. Networks increase the chances of financing and business success.

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Cost absorption through AVGS

The costs for counselling and coaching are covered 100% by the Federal Employment Agency. This means you have no financial burden and can concentrate fully on your start-up.

Advantages of the AVGS

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Assumption of costs

The costs for counselling and coaching are covered 100% by the employment agency.

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Personalised support

You will receive customised support that is precisely tailored to your needs and your business idea.

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Increased chances of success

Professional preparation and support will significantly increase your chances of a successful start-up and approval of the start-up grant.

How do you apply for the AVGS?

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Submit an application for AVGS

Make an appointment with your job centre at the employment agency. Discuss your plans and apply for AVGS for start-up counselling and coaching

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Receive and redeem AVGS

After approval you will receive the voucher, which you can redeem with me.

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Counselling and support

With the AVGS you can make use of my services without incurring any costs.

How do you apply for the start-up grant?

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Arrange a consultation

Arrange an appointment with your placement specialist. Make an appointment now!

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Obtain proof of load-bearing capacity

Have your business idea checked by an expert organisation. Find out more about specialised bodies here.

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Submit an application

Submit the application online via your user account at the Federal Employment Agency. Submit your application online now!

Important: It often happens that authorities reject applications verbally. You should therefore always apply for the start-up grant in writing so that the authority has to reply in writing. This ensures that you have written proof of the decision and can lodge an appeal if necessary.

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Can the start-up grant be reclaimed?

As a rule, no, except in the case of false statements or violations of the conditions of the authorisation notice.

How long do you have to be unemployed to receive the start-up grant?

There is no minimum period of unemployment that must be fulfilled in order to apply for the start-up grant. However, it is important that you are still entitled to at least 150 days of unemployment benefit I. This means that you must have this entitlement before you can start your self-employment. The entitlement must exist at the time of application. Check your entitlement now!

Test your entitlement to the start-up grant!

Get advice from an expert on all aspects of self-employment and funding - completely free of charge!
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What documents do you need for the application?

  • Business plan
  • Capital requirement and financing plan
  • Sales and profitability forecast
  • Statement from the expert body
  • Start-up grant application

How much funding is available?

For the first six months of your self-employment, you will receive a monthly start-up grant that corresponds to the amount of your unemployment benefit I. In addition, you will receive a lump sum of 300 euros for social security, such as health insurance.

For a further nine months, you can apply for a grant of 300 euros per month. This means that the subsidy can extend over a total period of up to 15 months.

The amount of the start-up grant depends on your unemployment benefit entitlement, which depends on factors such as your average monthly gross income in the last 12 months, your place of work, your income tax class and whether you have children in your household. The Federal Employment Agency offers a calculator for self-calculation of unemployment benefit.

For high salaries, the contribution assessment ceiling is taken into account. Depending on various factors, this is around 7,000 euros. In such a case, the entitlement to unemployment benefit I is around 2,500 euros per month.

You can receive a maximum start-up grant of up to 20,000 euros from the Federal Employment Agency. In practice, the start-up grant for most founders is between 10,000 and 15,000 euros.

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Examples for the calculation of the start-up grant

The founders Marie and Tim would like to apply for a start-up grant to realise their business idea. The following table shows the amount of the start-up grant depending on the respective ALG1 entitlement:

Steffi

Regular price

Total amount of start-up grant
13.660,2 €

Stefan

BAFA support 80%

Total amount of start-up grant
17.209 € 16.209 €
Start-up grant calculation 2024SteffiStefan
Gross salary (monthly)3,400 €5,000 €
Old/new Federal statesoldnew
Income tax classIII
ChildrenYesNo
ALG1 entitlement1,526.70 €1,951.50 €
1. Phase: 6 months€1,526.70 + €300 = €1,826.70 per month€1,951.50 + €300 = €2,251.50 per month
2nd phase: 9 months€300 per month€300 per month
Total€13,660.2€16,209

Additional support and services

In addition to start-up counselling, I also offer workshops and seminars to help you improve your entrepreneurial skills. These events cover a variety of topics, including marketing strategies, financial planning and legal frameworks for your business.

Why is a professional business plan so important?

A well-thought-out business plan is not only crucial for applying for funding, but also serves as a roadmap for your company. It helps you to clearly define your business strategy, identify risks and plan your finances. With a solid business plan, you show potential investors and partners that you are well prepared and know where your company is heading.

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Contact me for an individual consultation

Every start-up is unique, which is why I offer customised advice tailored to your specific needs and goals. Let’s get your business idea off the ground together and maximise your chances of success. I look forward to assisting you with your start-up project and supporting you on your path to self-employment. Get in touch with me today and get started!

What our customers say

99% positive Google reviews

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"I had Mr Deuble at my side as a consultant and was extremely satisfied. He was always at my side with help and advice, was able to cater to my individual needs and was always flexible. I can only recommend him! I received my grant in the end without any concerns and therefore recommend him to others. Thank you very much 👍"

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Owner, manufacturer of
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"Absolutely professional, helpful and friendly. The content that is taught is also conveyed perfectly. Everything went to my complete satisfaction. Highly recommended"

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Photographer, Owner

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"Mr Deuble has helped me a lot. He is very competent, friendly, always has advice and takes good care of his customers. Exemplary - I can only recommend him."

André G.

Owner, cleaning service provider

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"I had the pleasure of taking part in a personal coaching session with the owner, Mr Pavel Deuble, which prepared me for my future self-employment. I would like to thank him from the bottom of my heart for this exceptional coaching. His approach and commitment far exceeded my expectations. Mr Deuble always responded to my personal needs and priorities and thanks to his flexibility we were able to get the most out of the coaching together and he continues to support me even after the coaching, which is not a matter of course and should be appreciated. I am extremely grateful to Mr Deuble and can recommend his coaching to anyone who is looking for professional support on the path to self-employment."

Melih Orhan

Accounting office

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Unique service, super friendly, always available, Mr Pavel was always at our side with help and advice when we set up our business. Everything was done very professionally and seriously! I can only recommend 100%!

Alireza Dehhagi

Gastro

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We can only recommend Unternehmens-Werk to others! In addition to the competent advice in every area of setting up a company, Mr Deuble always had an open ear and was always on hand with help and advice. We would like to thank him once again for his great support!

Sebastian Brück

Own Water

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Very satisfied. Very good advice and assistance in drawing up the business plan.

Benni Bublak

Independent Trailrunning Media GmbH

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The team at Unternehmenswerk gave me super competent advice on all my questions and supported me in drawing up my business plan and applying for a start-up grant. This was approved today! 🙂 Thank you very much for your support 🙏 You guys are great!

Teresa Bach

SEO-Agency

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I got to know Unternehmens-Werk as part of a programme run by the employment agency. I immediately felt that I was in very good hands. I needed support with questions about self-employment, and my existing secondary employment was analysed in detail. I am very happy to have been put in touch with Unternehmens-Werk. Thanks to the individual coaching, I can now look to the future with confidence and face the new challenges. My special thanks go to Mr Deuble

Thomas Sperrhake

Hoof service Sperrhake

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Mr Deuble was my coach when I started my own business and was always there to help and advise me with questions about taxes, financing and everything else involved. Thanks to his help and the help of his team, I now feel ready and confident to take the plunge into self-employment.

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I am absolutely satisfied with the expertise, friendliness, flexibility, professionalism and patience that I received from Mr Deuble in particular. Thanks to his empathic skills, he was even able to convince me that taxes, for example, can be interesting. 🙂 All in all, absolutely recommendable.

Christina Viehmann

My cloverleaf organic shop

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Pavel was my coach in the start-up seminar. As a person and coach, 5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ stars. His knowledge of founding, financing and everything to do with the authorities is super deep – he is rock solid in the subject matter.

All agreements are processed very quickly – it’s just a lot of fun working with Pavel.

He is also a very good dialogue partner and listener. I am very happy that he found a free date for our training.

Pavel, thank you 🙏 to you and your team for the great work.

Best regards from Bielefeld!

Roman Lewakow

Amazon Retailer

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Absolutely professional, helpful and friendly. The content that is taught is also conveyed perfectly. Everything went to my complete satisfaction. Highly recommended.

Stefan Kunz

Photographer

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Super, can only be recommended, navigates you safely through the start-up jungle

Karsten Kunde

Management Consultant

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Super friendly and competent advice, highly recommended - especially Mr Deuble!!! 👌🏽 Best regards

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