IfM Bonn News

Participation in external events | 27.11.2024 Generational change desired

Dr Nadine Schlömer-Laufen presented an overview of succession in Baden-Württemberg and Germany at the "Nachfolge BW" event in Esslingen at the end of November.

IfM Publications | 26.11.2024 Participation in public tenders is a considerable burden for small and medium-sized construction companies

Incomprehensible requirements, the same documentation over and over again and inefficient processes lead to psychological stress such as frustration and anger in small and medium-sized construction companies (SMEs).

Participation in external events | 26.11.2024 Mittelstand as an economic driver

Prof. Dr Dr h.c. Friederike Welter explained at the RWI Economic Talks in Essen in mid-November why the Mittelstand remains an economic driver in Germany.

Participation in external events | 08.11.2024 Innovations in the Circular Economy

According to the research by the IfM Bonn, the circular economy is most likely to succeed when companies work together in a targeted manner.

IfM Publications | 08.11.2024 Business-friendly conditions lead to more entrepreneurial activity

A business-friendly environment in a region leads to more companies being established that have greater economic substance and are more likely to survive. A falling trade tax rate, for example, leads to a higher start-up intensity in the medium and long term.

Participation in external events | 08.11.2024 Facts and myths about succession

According to estimates by IfM Bonn, around 38,000 businesses are currently handed over every year because the owners retire from management due to age, illness or death. However, more businesses are planning succession.

News & Updates | 07.11.2024 Why do Startups use Equity Crowdfunding

Many founders of innovative start-ups use equity crowdfunding to finance their business.

News & Updates | 07.11.2024 Existential threat of skills shortage

Almost half of the companies in the Mittelstand are facing the challenge of a shortage of skilled workers.

News & Updates | 06.11.2024 More trust in entrepreneurship

Prof. Dr Dr h.c. Friederike Welter believes that, in view of the ecological transformation, politicians should have more confidence in entrepreneurial initiatives ...

News & Updates | 06.11.2024 Reducing bureaucracy

"How can democracy escape the bureaucratic trap? – The administration as the engine room". Dr Annette Icks, Fabian Müller, Prof. Dr. Steffen Eckhard and Daniel Karais discussed this question at the beginning of November in Friedrichshafen.

YouTube | 31.10.2024 IfM video "How to reduce bureaucracy"

Entrepreneurs are increasingly no longer able to implement all existing bureaucratic requirements on the part of the state – but also from self-regulatory organisations in the economy, standardisation institutes or within value chains.

Participation in external events | 30.10.2024 Ways out of the bureaucratic burden

Excessive regulation, a lack of realism and insufficient practical suitability are the main reasons why entrepreneurs perceive bureaucracy as an extreme burden.

Guests at the IfM | 29.10.2024 When entrepreneurial passion inspires

Entrepreneurs who show great passion for their company when talking to potential new employees attract proactive applicants.

External publications | 28.10.2024 Perspectives instead of myths

Professor Friederike Welter explained in her keynote speech at the University of Siegen's annual event in mid-October why entrepreneurship needs fresh perspectives rather than old myths, using the example of Silicon Valley entrepreneurship.

Participation in external events | 17.10.2024 Public procurement in focus

Sebastian Schneider presented the problems faced by the Mittelstand companies when applying for public contracts at a workshop organised by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWiK) in mid-October.