Starting your own business
This hands-on guide to starting a company in Switzerland was prepared by BCV and the Vaud Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CVCI).
File size : 3.67 MB - Last update : 16 February 2021
Also available in file : French
Get your business off the ground with the help of our training and planning Tools.
Start-up workshops
Turning your idea
into a business
“Starting your own business”
brochure
Information and advice for turning your
idea into a business
Entrepreneur Toolbox
Essential information and conférences on
starting your own business (in French)
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in entrepreneurship
Learn the key business skills
entrepreneurs need to succeed
Useful addresses
Organizations that
can help you get started
Essential steps
From an idea to a business plan
The first step in creating a business is determining whether your business idea is feasible. That requires making a realistic assessment of your strengths and weaknesses, as well as the market and competitive landscape.
- Market research
- Competitive landscape
- Financial projections
- Self-assessment
- Business plan
From a business plan to a business
Once you've got a business plan, you can begin the process of setting up your own business. But there are many factors to consider, such as your company’s legal structure and any requirements in the areas of accounting, taxes, social security, and hiring.
Creating a company
- Legal structure
- Administrative steps
- Business premises
- Formalization
Taxes & accounting
- Taxes
- Accounting
- Social security and labor law
- Government financing
Useful documents
Business plan: brochure
Pistes de réflexion et modèle pour rédiger son plan d'affaires
File size : 286.98 KB - Last update : 08 November 2018
Keywords: Business/ Plan/ Brochure/ Pistes/ Réflexion/ Modèle/ Rédaction/ Affaires
Business plan
Ce modèle à compléter vous permettra de réaliser votre business plan avec toutes les données nécessaires.
File size : 379.00 KB - Last update : 26 January 2015
Keywords: Business/ Plan/ Modèle
Budget de trésorerie
Ce fichier vous permet de disposer d'un canevas pour faire votre budget de trésorerie.
File size : 30.50 KB - Last update : 10 April 2018
Keywords: Budget/ Trésorerie
Compte de résultat prévisionnel
File size : 18.00 KB - Last update : 13 January 2015
Keywords: Compte de résultat
Tableau comparatif RI, Sàrl, SA
Tableau comparatif Raison individuelle, Société à responsabilité limitée, Société anonyme
File size : 844.48 KB - Last update : 14 December 2018
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