I started my own business as an insurance broker and didn't want to just take a chance on the start. The coaching took place over five weeks as live online coaching, which worked very well for me because I could plan the appointments flexibly. What I found immediately pleasant was that we were on first-name terms right from the start. That made the conversations much more relaxed and allowed us to talk more openly about ideas, but also about uncertainties.
My coach really knew the industry. We not only created the business plan, but also talked a lot about the practical side—how to position yourself as a broker, which target groups make sense, and what mistakes many people make in the beginning. Especially when it came to topics such as figures, planning, and funding opportunities, it was good to have someone who had already supported many start-ups.
With the business and financial plan, I was then able to apply for the start-up grant, which was also approved. In addition, I received funding from the state of Baden-Württemberg, which of course helped me a lot in the beginning. Without the coaching, I would probably have made some things much more complicated or overlooked important points.
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