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Why qualified business licenses in Austria are so challenging to obtain – and how to apply for one successfully.  Anyone who has done the tiniest bit of research into how to become self employed in Austria, will have come across the tricky topic of business...

Becoming self-employed is an exciting and rewarding career path for many internationals in Austria. And it is often the only career option. Especially, at the beginning of their time in Austria if they don’t speak German (well enough or at all).   However,...

Partnership Marketing is key to a marketing strategy for small businesses looking to increase sales, attract new clients and build network. In this article:What is partnership marketing?Why should you use it?How do you know who is the right partner for your business?...

There are so many things to work on once you decide to be self-employed.  I am sure creating your Terms and Conditions is not high on your list of priorities and probably won’t even make the never-ending “self employed things to-do” list. Until a problem arises that...

How to register as self-employed in Austria?  Unlike other countries where one can be a freelancer without going through any formalities, Austria requires a specific registration.  The reason for that is the broad definition of who is considered an...

Yes, there is! Don’t look so surprised, some questions are easy to answer! If you want to learn how I know this, keep reading. Although it may seem that there are a lot of options to choose from when you have an idea, there really aren’t. The suitable legal form...

You know what they say: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”. Having a co-founder is great for many reasons and it is no wonder that so many of us want to start a business with a friend.  Not only you will have a different,...

While in most countries to start your business and/or freelancing you mostly need to carry the necessary registrations with regard to the legal form you have chosen, in Austria, there is an additional step you have to take (shocking, I know!) - obtain a business...

One of the trendiest occupations or a calling, even, is being a coach. So, it is no wonder that I get asked the “Can I call myself a coach in Austria?” question A LOT.   As some of you know, I explicitly work with foreigners who have found themselves at home...