Why there are fewer business successions than generally believed
In the public discussion on business succession, the general meaning is that many companies are affected than are touched by the succession issue.... [mehr]
Institut für Mittelstandsforschung (IfM) Bonn
More start-ups in the first half of 2021 despite lockdown
A total of 123,000 start-ups were registered in the first half of 2021; that is 4.3% more than in the same period of the previous year. "The 15%... [mehr]
The number of commercial start-ups has decreased by 50% compared to 2003
Start-ups intensities have varied considerably across districts, which can observe in the average annual rate of change in start-up intensity in... [mehr]
Economic Relevance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Germany
Before the start of the pandemic, SMEs invested over 7.7 billion euros in research and development. In 2019, their share concerning comprehensive... [mehr]
IfM President again in the top 20 in the F.A.Z. economists ranking
In the "Science" section of the economist ranking, Prof. Dr. Friederike Welter is even ranked 6th behind Prof. Dr. Ernst Fehr (University of... [mehr]
Only a slight increase in the number of commercial start-ups in the first half of 2021
Despite the opening of the national markets in the first half of the year and the rapid recovery of demand, the number of business start-ups in... [mehr]
Micro establishments are looking for apprentices
In the competition for apprentices, micro establishments (less than 10 employees subject to social insurance contributions) are falling further... [mehr]
Fintechs have a positive impact on SME financing
During the past pandemic month, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) financed their investments primarily via promotional loans... [mehr]
Prof. Dr. Friederike Welter admitted as a member of the Academia Europaea
Prof. Dr Friederike Welter, President of IfM Bonn and Professor at the University of Siegen, has been invited to become a member of the Academia... [mehr]