{"id":2185,"date":"2025-05-27T15:38:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T13:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch.ownb.it\/gruendungsberatung\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T14:03:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T13:03:45","slug":"start-up-advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/en\/founder\/start-up-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Start-up Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<div class=\"hero-section page-section layout-default style-default hero-image-size-small hero-box-position-top\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-grid grid-layout container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-title-box hero-color-yellow\">\n<nav\n\tclass=\"breadcrumb noprint\"\n\taria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"\n\tx-data=\"{\n\t\treconcile: throttle(250, function() {\n\t\t\tconst items = this.$el.querySelectorAll('.breadcrumb-item:not(.home)')\n\n\t\t\tfor (const item of items) {\n\t\t\t\titem.classList.remove('hidden')\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\tif (this.$el.matches(':has(:focus-visible)')) return\n\n\t\t\tfor (const item of items) {\n\t\t\t\tif (this.$el.scrollWidth &lt;= this.$el.clientWidth) {\n\t\t\t\t\tbreak\n\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\titem.classList.add('hidden')\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}),\n\t}\"\n\tx-size=\"reconcile()\"\n\t@focusout=\"reconcile()\"\n>\n\t<ol role=\"list\" x-size=\"reconcile()\">\n\t\t<li class=\"breadcrumb-item home\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/en\/\" class=\"breadcrumb-link\" aria-label=\"Startpage\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 11\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m10.74 4.01.26.2V11H6.34V7.1H4.66V11H0V4.21L5.5 0l5.24 4.01Zm-9.43.85v4.82h2.03v-3.9h4.32v3.9h2.03V4.87l-4.2-3.21-4.18 3.2Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"breadcrumb-item\">\n\t\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\">|<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/en\/founder\/\" class=\"breadcrumb-link\">Founder<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"breadcrumb-item\">\n\t\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\">|<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/en\/founder\/start-up-advice\/\" class=\"breadcrumb-link\" aria-current=\"page\">Start-up Advice<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"hero-title-h1\">We support entrepreneurs<\/h1>\n<p class=\"h3 hero-title-teaser\">Starting your own business takes not just guts, but also know-how. Ahead helps you set up your new company so you can hit the ground running.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"hero-image-container\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stemminger-1-scaled-880x586.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hero-small size-hero-small\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stemminger-1-scaled-880x586.jpg 880w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stemminger-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stemminger-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stemminger-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stemminger-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stemminger-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stemminger-1-scaled-870x578.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stemminger-1-scaled-464x308.jpg 464w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stemminger-1-scaled-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stemminger-1-scaled-580x385.jpg 580w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stemminger-1-scaled-1760x1172.jpg 1760w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stemminger-1-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-image-caption\"><p>Stephan Stemminger combines culinary art and entrepreneurship \u2013 from the national cooking team to Switzerland\u2019s first vanilla manufactory.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/en\/portrait\/stephan-stemminger-vanilla-manufaktur\/\">View profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div  class=\"page-section style-default layout-default align-default\">\n\t<div class=\"section-grid grid-layout container\"><div  style=\"--grid-layout-index: 1\" class=\"section-item layout-default layout-margin-default\"><div class=\"text-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"text-align-center\">Free initial consultation for your start-up<\/h2>\n<p>Interested in starting your own business? Or have you recently founded a company? Brilliant! We would love to give you a boost by sharing the technical expertise you\u2019ll need to make a success of self-employment. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/zh.startbox.swiss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Startbox<\/a> provides valuable information about founding a start-up. In a free initial consultation (up to 90 minutes), our experts will answer your questions, help you with problems and inform you about the next steps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  style=\"--grid-layout-index: 2\" class=\"section-item layout-default layout-margin-default\"><div class=\"grid-wrapper size-boxed\">\n\t<div class=\"grid grid-layout container align-start justify-center\" style=\"--columns-xs: 2; --columns-sm: 3; --columns-md: 3; --columns-lg: 3; --columns-xl: 3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"grid-item\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wpce-image-container size-testimonial-portrait\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/analyse-bewertung-geschaeftsidee-1.svg\" class=\"wpce-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p class=\"text-align-center\">Analysis and evaluation of your business idea<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-item\">\n\n\t<div 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size-testimonial-portrait\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/tipps-aufbau-firma-1.svg\" class=\"wpce-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p class=\"text-align-center\">Tips for starting and expanding your company<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-item\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wpce-image-container size-testimonial-portrait\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/beratung-online-vor-ort-1.svg\" class=\"wpce-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p class=\"text-align-center\">Online or in-person consultation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-item\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wpce-image-container size-testimonial-portrait\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M41 12.5 28.9 25l-1.76-1.83 9.07-9.38H0v-2.58h36.21l-9.07-9.38L28.9 0 41 12.5Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"0\">\n<figure class=\"testimonial-quote\">\n\t<blockquote class=\"testimonial-blockquote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text statement-text\" x-data x-size=\"\n\t\t\tconst key = '--height-' + $el.closest('.swiper-slide').dataset.swiperSlideIndex\n\t\t\t$el.closest('.testimonials').style.setProperty(key, Math.round($height))\n\t\t\">\n\t\t\t<p>\u00abTaking the step into self-employment in a new country is exciting at first \u2014 and also a little intimidating. After my move from London to Zurich, Ahead gave me exactly the guidance I needed: from registering with the SVA to bookkeeping and taxes. Professional, clear, and incredibly human.\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"testimonial-source\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/IvanRerat-100x100.jpg\" class=\"testimonial-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/IvanRerat-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/IvanRerat-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/IvanRerat-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Ivan Rerat<br \/>\nConcept Designer<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\n\t<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"1\">\n<figure class=\"testimonial-quote\">\n\t<blockquote class=\"testimonial-blockquote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text statement-text\" x-data x-size=\"\n\t\t\tconst key = '--height-' + $el.closest('.swiper-slide').dataset.swiperSlideIndex\n\t\t\t$el.closest('.testimonials').style.setProperty(key, Math.round($height))\n\t\t\">\n\t\t\t<p>\u00abAfter two years of operation, we were able to benefit from Ahead\u2019s support in financial planning matters. The consulting was very personable, competent, and practical, and it gave me a clear overview as well as a good feeling about the future.\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.roterdelfin.ch\/\" target=\"\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"testimonial-link\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"testimonial-source\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Meret-1-100x100.jpg\" class=\"testimonial-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Meret-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Meret-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Meret-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Meret-1.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Meret Diener<br \/>\nRestaurant Roter Delfin<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"2\">\n<figure class=\"testimonial-quote\">\n\t<blockquote class=\"testimonial-blockquote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text statement-text\" x-data x-size=\"\n\t\t\tconst key = '--height-' + $el.closest('.swiper-slide').dataset.swiperSlideIndex\n\t\t\t$el.closest('.testimonials').style.setProperty(key, Math.round($height))\n\t\t\">\n\t\t\t<p>&#8220;In working with Ahead Startup Consulting, I found a sparring partner who listens, thinks along, and creates clarity.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"testimonial-source\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Francesco_Miraldi-100x100.jpg\" class=\"testimonial-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Francesco_Miraldi-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Francesco_Miraldi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Francesco_Miraldi-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Francesco_Miraldi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Francesco_Miraldi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Francesco_Miraldi-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Francesco_Miraldi.jpg 1368w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Francesco Miraldi<br \/>\nMiraldi Gastro &#038; Concepts GmbH<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\n\t<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"3\">\n<figure class=\"testimonial-quote\">\n\t<blockquote class=\"testimonial-blockquote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text statement-text\" x-data x-size=\"\n\t\t\tconst key = '--height-' + $el.closest('.swiper-slide').dataset.swiperSlideIndex\n\t\t\t$el.closest('.testimonials').style.setProperty(key, Math.round($height))\n\t\t\">\n\t\t\t<p>&#8220;The advisory session gave me clarity: I now know for sure that my gut feeling was right \u2013 a sole proprietorship is the right way to start my new ceramics studio with course offerings.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"testimonial-source\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/nicoletta-wartmann-100x100.jpg\" class=\"testimonial-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/nicoletta-wartmann-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/nicoletta-wartmann-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/nicoletta-wartmann-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/nicoletta-wartmann-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/nicoletta-wartmann.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Nicoletta Wartmann<br \/>\nDiniform Ceramics Studio<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\n\t<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"4\">\n<figure class=\"testimonial-quote\">\n\t<blockquote class=\"testimonial-blockquote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text statement-text\" x-data x-size=\"\n\t\t\tconst key = '--height-' + $el.closest('.swiper-slide').dataset.swiperSlideIndex\n\t\t\t$el.closest('.testimonials').style.setProperty(key, Math.round($height))\n\t\t\">\n\t\t\t<p>&#8220;Ahead explained in simple terms which steps are necessary to start a business and what to look out for. That helped me navigate the jungle of information.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"testimonial-source\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/andri-silberschmidt-100x100.jpg\" class=\"testimonial-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/andri-silberschmidt-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/andri-silberschmidt-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/andri-silberschmidt-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/andri-silberschmidt-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/andri-silberschmidt.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Andri Silberschmidt<br \/>\nCo-founder and Chairman of the Board of kaisin. AG<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\n\t<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"5\">\n<figure class=\"testimonial-quote\">\n\t<blockquote class=\"testimonial-blockquote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text statement-text\" x-data x-size=\"\n\t\t\tconst key = '--height-' + $el.closest('.swiper-slide').dataset.swiperSlideIndex\n\t\t\t$el.closest('.testimonials').style.setProperty(key, Math.round($height))\n\t\t\">\n\t\t\t<p>&#8220;Time was of the essence. Thanks to the network and advice from Ahead Zurich, we were able to complete the company formation and secure financing in no time. Within just two weeks, we were operational. The coaching has enabled us to continuously develop and grow our business.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"testimonial-source\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/patrik-schluessel-100x100.jpg\" class=\"testimonial-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/patrik-schluessel-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/patrik-schluessel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/patrik-schluessel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/patrik-schluessel-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/patrik-schluessel.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Patrik Schl\u00fcssel<br \/>\nGreen Plant Trading<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\n\t<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"6\">\n<figure class=\"testimonial-quote\">\n\t<blockquote class=\"testimonial-blockquote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text statement-text\" x-data x-size=\"\n\t\t\tconst key = '--height-' + $el.closest('.swiper-slide').dataset.swiperSlideIndex\n\t\t\t$el.closest('.testimonials').style.setProperty(key, Math.round($height))\n\t\t\">\n\t\t\t<p>&#8220;The consultation was practical and engaging. Through well-targeted questions, we gained valuable insights on how to shape our business partnership in a sustainable and fair way. It was the perfect mix of consulting and coaching \u2014 insightful, committed, and genuinely human.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/en\/portrait\/carlos-toro-florez\/\" target=\"\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"testimonial-link\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"testimonial-source\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bild_Testimonial-100x100.jpg\" class=\"testimonial-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bild_Testimonial-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bild_Testimonial-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bild_Testimonial-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bild_Testimonial-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bild_Testimonial.jpg 609w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Max Sch\u00f6npflug &#038; Florent Aradini<br \/>\nBeckettstone Talentvermittlung<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"7\">\n<figure class=\"testimonial-quote\">\n\t<blockquote class=\"testimonial-blockquote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text statement-text\" x-data x-size=\"\n\t\t\tconst key = '--height-' + $el.closest('.swiper-slide').dataset.swiperSlideIndex\n\t\t\t$el.closest('.testimonials').style.setProperty(key, Math.round($height))\n\t\t\">\n\t\t\t<p>\u201cWhat is a fair hourly rate? The consultation helped me rethink my pricing and gave me concrete suggestions for my offer. In the end, I was able to set a structure that feels right \u2014 for my clients and for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"testimonial-source\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Portraits_Regina_Lang_31.07.2025-102-WEB-100x100.jpg\" class=\"testimonial-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Portraits_Regina_Lang_31.07.2025-102-WEB-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Portraits_Regina_Lang_31.07.2025-102-WEB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Portraits_Regina_Lang_31.07.2025-102-WEB-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Regina Lang<br \/>\nPersonal Support &#038; Administrative Assistance<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\n\t<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"page-section style-default layout-default align-default\">\n\t<div class=\"section-grid grid-layout container\"><div  style=\"--grid-layout-index: 1; --col-xs: 12; --col-sm: 12; --col-md: 12; --col-lg: 12; --col-xl: 12\" class=\"section-item layout-default layout-margin-default\"><div class=\"text-wrapper\"><h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-group\"\n\t\tdata-reflect-hash=\"true\"\n\t\tdata-exclusive=\"false\"\n\t>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpce-accordion accordion\" id=\"im-not-yet-sure-if-i-want-to-become-self-employed-can-i-still-come-in-for-a-consultation\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-heading-wrapper\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-heading\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-header-41f8ec21-8920-48f6-bf15-30faee4bcabe\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-41f8ec21-8920-48f6-bf15-30faee4bcabe\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tI&#8217;m not yet sure if I want to become self-employed. Can I still come in for a consultation?\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-icon-wrapper toggle-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"9\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 6\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9 1.3 4.5 5.74 0 1.29 1.05.25 4.5 3.66 7.95.25 9 1.29Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-inner\"\n\t\tid=\"accordion-content-41f8ec21-8920-48f6-bf15-30faee4bcabe\"\n\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-41f8ec21-8920-48f6-bf15-30faee4bcabe\"\n\t>\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p>Yes. The start-up consultation is especially helpful in the decision-making process: together, we\u2019ll assess whether your idea is viable and whether self-employment fits your current life situation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpce-accordion accordion\" id=\"im-currently-unemployed-can-i-still-take-advantage-of-the-free-consultation\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-heading-wrapper\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-heading\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-header-1185da64-84b0-4c92-8cf7-3b913bb44036\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-1185da64-84b0-4c92-8cf7-3b913bb44036\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tI&#8217;m currently unemployed \u2013 can I still take advantage of the free consultation?\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-icon-wrapper toggle-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"9\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 6\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9 1.3 4.5 5.74 0 1.29 1.05.25 4.5 3.66 7.95.25 9 1.29Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-inner\"\n\t\tid=\"accordion-content-1185da64-84b0-4c92-8cf7-3b913bb44036\"\n\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-1185da64-84b0-4c92-8cf7-3b913bb44036\"\n\t>\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p>Yes, provided you meet the requirements for a free initial consultation. If you\u2019re registered with the RAV and are aiming to become self-employed, you may be eligible to apply for RAV-funded coaching (e.g., administrative coaching). The application is made through your RAV advisor or the Self-Employment Office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpce-accordion accordion\" id=\"im-employed-and-want-to-become-self-employed-on-the-side-can-i-still-use-the-free-consultation\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-heading-wrapper\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-heading\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-header-58f832c6-689f-4db7-b61d-13df7b25e4ef\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-58f832c6-689f-4db7-b61d-13df7b25e4ef\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tI&#8217;m employed and want to become self-employed on the side. Can I still use the free consultation?\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-icon-wrapper toggle-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"9\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 6\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9 1.3 4.5 5.74 0 1.29 1.05.25 4.5 3.66 7.95.25 9 1.29Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-inner\"\n\t\tid=\"accordion-content-58f832c6-689f-4db7-b61d-13df7b25e4ef\"\n\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-58f832c6-689f-4db7-b61d-13df7b25e4ef\"\n\t>\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p>Yes, many of our clients begin their entrepreneurial journey on a part-time basis. In this situation, a consultation can be especially helpful in identifying potential pitfalls early and taking the right steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpce-accordion accordion\" id=\"where-does-the-consultation-take-place-and-how-long-does-it-last\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-heading-wrapper\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-heading\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-header-586fbbea-e57c-4735-80ed-7d8d6e31d033\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-586fbbea-e57c-4735-80ed-7d8d6e31d033\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere does the consultation take place and how long does it last?\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-icon-wrapper toggle-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"9\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 6\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9 1.3 4.5 5.74 0 1.29 1.05.25 4.5 3.66 7.95.25 9 1.29Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-inner\"\n\t\tid=\"accordion-content-586fbbea-e57c-4735-80ed-7d8d6e31d033\"\n\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-586fbbea-e57c-4735-80ed-7d8d6e31d033\"\n\t>\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p>The consultation takes place either on-site at Sihlquai 125 in Zurich (1st floor) or online via Microsoft Teams. A free initial consultation typically lasts 60 to 90 minutes. Additional (paid) sessions can be arranged if needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpce-accordion accordion\" id=\"what-can-i-expect-from-the-consultation\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-heading-wrapper\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-heading\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-header-8bbf33ea-3681-4b46-b493-3c2ecf82db95\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-8bbf33ea-3681-4b46-b493-3c2ecf82db95\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat can I expect from the consultation?\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-icon-wrapper toggle-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"9\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 6\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9 1.3 4.5 5.74 0 1.29 1.05.25 4.5 3.66 7.95.25 9 1.29Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-inner\"\n\t\tid=\"accordion-content-8bbf33ea-3681-4b46-b493-3c2ecf82db95\"\n\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-8bbf33ea-3681-4b46-b493-3c2ecf82db95\"\n\t>\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p>Our consultants bring entrepreneurial experience, business expertise, and broad industry knowledge. They support you with all questions related to building your business, outline the next steps, connect you with relevant organizations, and act as your sparring partner on the path to self-employment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpce-accordion accordion\" id=\"do-i-need-to-bring-a-business-plan-to-the-consultation\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-heading-wrapper\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-heading\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-header-aa67674c-5533-4e8d-82a2-d7b5cde166d0\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-aa67674c-5533-4e8d-82a2-d7b5cde166d0\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tDo I need to bring a business plan to the consultation?\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-icon-wrapper toggle-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"9\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 6\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9 1.3 4.5 5.74 0 1.29 1.05.25 4.5 3.66 7.95.25 9 1.29Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-inner\"\n\t\tid=\"accordion-content-aa67674c-5533-4e8d-82a2-d7b5cde166d0\"\n\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-aa67674c-5533-4e8d-82a2-d7b5cde166d0\"\n\t>\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p>No, a business plan is not mandatory. However, the more specific your questions and preparations are, the more targeted our support can be.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpce-accordion accordion\" id=\"how-can-i-best-prepare-for-the-consultation\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-heading-wrapper\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-heading\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion-header-fb8d5b06-3d3c-4ccd-a38e-359aecbbbfc0\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion-content-fb8d5b06-3d3c-4ccd-a38e-359aecbbbfc0\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow can I best prepare for the consultation?\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-icon-wrapper toggle-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"9\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 6\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9 1.3 4.5 5.74 0 1.29 1.05.25 4.5 3.66 7.95.25 9 1.29Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-inner\"\n\t\tid=\"accordion-content-fb8d5b06-3d3c-4ccd-a38e-359aecbbbfc0\"\n\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-fb8d5b06-3d3c-4ccd-a38e-359aecbbbfc0\"\n\t>\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p>When registering, describe your specific concerns and upload any documents you have questions about. To prepare, we also recommend the Startbox \u2013 our free digital self-service tool that addresses many common questions in advance, such as choosing a legal form or taking the first steps in founding your business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div  class=\"page-section style-default layout-default align-default\">\n\t<div class=\"section-grid grid-layout container\"><div  style=\"--grid-layout-index: 1\" class=\"section-item layout-default layout-margin-default\">\n<div class=\"buttons\">\n\t<div class=\"button-group justify-center\">\n\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/en\/founder\/start-up-advice\/registration\/\" class=\"button style-default\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tSign up for an initial Consultation\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div  class=\"page-section style-pink layout-default align-default\">\n\t<div class=\"section-grid grid-layout container\"><div  style=\"--grid-layout-index: 1; --col-xs: 12; --col-sm: 12; --col-md: 12; --col-lg: 12; --col-xl: 12\" class=\"section-item layout-default layout-margin-default\"><div class=\"text-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"text-align-center\">Startbox<\/h2>\n<div class=\"lead-text\">\n<p class=\"text-align-center\">The tool for starting your business! From idea to company formation \u2013 and beyond!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-wrapper size-full\">\n\t<div class=\"grid grid-layout container align-start justify-center\" style=\"--columns-xs: 2; --columns-sm: 3; --columns-md: 3; --columns-lg: 5; --columns-xl: 5\">\n\t\t<div class=\"grid-item\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wpce-image-container size-thumbnail-200\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-1-200x200.png\" class=\"wpce-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-1.png 383w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p><strong>Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-item\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wpce-image-container size-thumbnail-200\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-2-200x200.png\" class=\"wpce-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-2.png 383w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p><strong>Concept<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-item\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wpce-image-container size-thumbnail-200\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-3-200x200.png\" class=\"wpce-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-3-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-3-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-3.png 383w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p><strong>Incorporation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-item\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wpce-image-container size-thumbnail-200\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-4-200x200.png\" class=\"wpce-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-4-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-4-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-4.png 383w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p><strong>Responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-item\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wpce-image-container size-thumbnail-200\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-5-200x200.png\" class=\"wpce-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-5-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-5-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ahead-zh.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/startbox-5.png 383w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\"><p><strong>Implementation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"buttons\">\n\t<div class=\"button-group justify-center\">\n\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/zh.startbox.swiss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"button style-default\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tStartbox\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>| Founder | Start-up Advice We support entrepreneurs Starting your own business takes not just guts, but also know-how. 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