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Starting up in Münsterland: A success story

Having an idea is not difficult - but developing it, bringing it to life, implementing it and marketing it is. But whoever dares wins - and the Münsterland supports you in doing so.

Because nowhere in NRW is it more likely than in Münsterland that a business or company start-up will be permanently successful . This high quality of start-ups is typical of the people of Münsterland, who like to dare to make a new start, but first think it through and plan it thoroughly. In figures: On average, 42 percent of the founders in Münsterland are still on the market after five years. The NRW average is only 36.4 percent, and this development continues in the following years.

Incidentally, according to the nationwide Start-up Radar 2022, Münster University and Münster University of Applied Sciences are among the top 20 start-up universities among large universities. This means that they offer start-up-friendly conditions for students.

More information for founders

You have an exciting idea in your head? Are you a problem solver and do you like being your own boss? Then founding is exactly the right thing for you! Numerous exciting personalities have already taken this path and been successful. Also in Münsterland. Because there is a great variety of new business ideas in the region.

Many service providers in Münsterland have also decided to take this step and become self-employed with tax consultancies, architecture offices, cleaning services or travel agencies, for example. And: Especially in the manufacturing sector, the number of start-ups has risen particularly quickly in recent years.

You want to take this step? Wonderful! Then you've come to the right place. Here you can get more information and tailor-made support.

The state of NRW also provides a lot of information for potential founders. You can find out more about financing, possible competitions, start-up stories and advisory services at www.gründen.nrw.

Advice centres and networks on the topic of founding

The company succession

Do you dream of having your own carpentry workshop? Or can you imagine running a hotel one day? Exciting ideas! Have you ever thought about a business succession? Because there is a lot of potential in this. If you extrapolate the Germany-wide estimates of the number and structure of business successions to the Münsterland region, around 3,000 businesses are up for handover between 2018 and 2022. Slightly more than half of the businesses will be passed on within the family, just under 20 percent within the company and just under one third outside the company. No matter which form is suitable for you: This gives you the chance to become self-employed, to build on what you already have and to realise your own potential!

Are you interested in taking this exciting step? Then get more information from the contact persons below or listen to exciting podcasts.

Company successor interview

Two years after the podcast interview in the podcast "Business Succession in Münsterland", business successors tell us how they fared. Did they regret taking over the company? What challenges did they face? And what's next for the company? These and other questions are answered here!

  • Julius Gräler and his father Company succession Julius Gräler and his father
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    Julius Gräler

    Julius Gräler from Münster has recently taken over the succession of the company Kootstra Rad- und Schiffsreisen. This decision was not a matter of course for him, because the 30-year-old had originally taken a completely different career path. In the joint project Gründergeist #Youngstarts Münsterland, Julius got the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with like-minded people.

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Support for solo self-employed

Already set up your own business, but want to develop your business model further as a self-employed person? Get information on low-threshold support measures here.

Your contact persons

Frank Sibbing
© Münsterland e.V./Anja Tiwisina
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Mar
20
Mi
IHK expert consultation day on company succession: Company valuation
20.03.2024, 10:00 20.03.2024, 17:30
North Westphalia Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Münster
Organiser: IHK Nord Westfalen
Dialogues

A company succession is complex and multi-layered. In order to implement the process in a structured manner, a large number of questions need to be clarified for those involved.

The expert discussion day on succession with the topic of company valuation is aimed at member entrepreneurs who are handing over their business and people who would like to take over a company. Both generations can take part in the discussion if they wish.

Together with a publicly appointed and sworn expert for company valuation from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and an experienced Chamber of Industry and Commerce consultant, questions about the upcoming or existing company valuation can be discussed in personal one-to-one meetings.

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20.03.2024, 10:00 20.03.2024, 17:30
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Mar
20
Mi
1ST JURY MEETING KREIS WARENDORF 2024 - FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP NRW
20.03.2024, 13:00 20.03.2024, 17:00
Münsterland
Organiser: gfw Gesellschaft für Wirtschaftsförderung im Kreis Warendorf mbH
Dialogues

The NRW start-up grant - a project of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalisation and Energy of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia - gives founders the opportunity to get their innovative business idea off the ground and enter the start-up scene in their region. Scholarship holders receive a monthly sum of 1,000 euros for a maximum of one year to help them get started in the world of entrepreneurship. They also have the opportunity to receive personalised coaching.

Anyone who has already developed initial ideas, is on the verge of founding a company or is one step further and has launched a start-up in the last twelve months can apply now and present their own start-up idea at the jury meeting.

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20.03.2024, 13:00 20.03.2024, 17:00
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Mar
23
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Info afternoon for business start-ups - digital
23.03.2024, 16:00 23.03.2024, 17:00
Münsterland
Organiser: Handwerkskammer Münster
Virtual
Lecture

Setting up your own business should be well prepared in advance. This online event will provide answers to the most important questions: What should be included in a business plan? Which funding programmes can I take advantage of? What does business and private insurance look like? And what application formalities do I need to complete?

This one-hour online seminar is designed to give founders an introduction to the topic and an overview of the next steps. The speakers are experienced business consultants from the Münster Chamber of Crafts.

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23.03.2024, 16:00 23.03.2024, 17:00
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27
Mi
Info afternoon for business start-ups - digital
27.03.2024, 16:00 27.03.2024, 17:00
Münsterland
Organiser: Handwerkskammer Münster
Virtual
Lecture

Setting up your own business should be well prepared in advance. This online event will provide answers to the most important questions: What should be included in a business plan? Which funding programmes can I take advantage of? What does business and private insurance look like? And what application formalities do I need to complete?

This one-hour online seminar is designed to give founders an introduction to the topic and an overview of the next steps. The speakers are experienced business consultants from the Münster Chamber of Crafts.

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27.03.2024, 16:00 27.03.2024, 17:00
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05
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Open start-up counselling via Zoom
05.04.2024, 11:00 05.04.2024, 12:30
Münsterland
Organiser: WESt Wirtschaftsförderungs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Steinfurt mbH
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Many people harbour the desire to become self-employed. Anyone who wants to pursue these plans more concretely should pay attention now: WESt mbH is offering a free and non-binding online information event on Friday, 5 April, covering all aspects of setting up a business and self-employment. Start-up consultant Alina Overfeld will provide initial basic knowledge on various topics such as insurance and financing.

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05.04.2024, 11:00 05.04.2024, 12:30
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