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Königstraße 7
01097 Dresden

Fon: +49 (0)351 212 44 710

Mail: kontakt@finnoval.de

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FINNOVAL GmbH
Königstraße 7
01097 Dresden

Fon: +49 (0)351 212 44 710

Mail: kontakt@finnoval.de

HEY

The cornerstone of the economy.

What is meant by SME?

The role of a lifetime.

Small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs for short, play a central role in the economy, as they are often regarded as drivers of innovation, create a large number of jobs and can respond flexibly to market changes. In many countries, SMEs account for the majority of businesses and are crucial to economic growth and employment.

The feeling of being alone in the wilderness is deceptive, because every medium-sized company will sooner or later find itself in troubled waters. The challenges may vary, but the search for the right solutions remains similar. Together we set the course, but you determine the direction.

DIRECTION

Not every wave is the same size.

Not every wave is the same size.

Areas of activity
Areas of activity

01 Subsidies

Available funding programmes

What government or European support programmes are available to SMEs?

How does the application process for funding work? What documents and evidence are required?

What requirements must be met in order to receive funding? Are there specific criteria for certain industries?
What funding programmes exist specifically for innovation projects? Are there grants for research and development (R&D)?
What support is available for applying for and selecting suitable funding?
Sources of funding
What sources of financing are available to SMEs (e.g. bank loans, venture capital, crowdfunding)?
Which options are suitable for different stages of a company's development (e.g. start-up, growth)?
How do you create a solid financial plan for the coming years? How do you calculate your capital requirements?
How can financing costs and risks be minimised? What role do collateral securities play?
What alternatives are there to traditional bank loans (e.g. leasing, factoring, fintech solutions)?
Evaluation methods
What methods of company valuation are commonly used for SMEs (e.g. income approach, net asset value approach)?
What factors influence the value of a company? How are intangible assets such as brands and patents taken into account?
How is the value of a company determined in the context of business succession? What tax aspects need to be considered?
How do you argue the value of the company to potential investors? Which multipliers are standard in the industry?
How is the fair price for buying or selling an SME determined?
Market potential and size
How can the market potential for products or services be determined? Which methods and tools are suitable for realistically estimating market size and market volume?
How can SMEs accurately identify their target groups and analyse their needs? What strategies help to better understand customer preferences and expectations?
What trends and developments are relevant in the industry? How can SMEs respond to changes early on and adapt their strategies?
Which strategies are particularly suitable for market entry? How can SMEs achieve successful positioning in the market?
How can SMEs identify and analyse their main competitors? What tools and techniques are useful for assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the competition?
Introduction of a controlling system
How is an effective controlling system implemented in an SME? What tools and processes are necessary?

How is cost and performance accounting structured in SMEs? Which methods (e.g. full cost accounting, partial cost accounting) are suitable?

Which key performance indicators (KPIs) are relevant for SMEs? How are these indicators defined and monitored?
How is a budgeting process structured in an SME? How is budget compliance monitored?
How can you ensure sufficient liquidity? Which instruments and strategies help with cash flow management?
How do you conduct a deviation analysis? What measures are taken in the event of target/actual deviations?
How do you design effective reporting? What information should be reported regularly to management and other stakeholders?
How do you identify and monitor risks in your company? What preventive measures can be taken?
How is operational controlling (short-term management) distinguished from strategic controlling (long-term planning)?
Which software solutions are suitable for SMEs in the area of controlling? How can these be integrated into existing systems?

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What connects us

Why we are interested in SMEs

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not only the backbone of our economy, but also the driving force behind innovation and success. At FINNOVAL, we are also firmly rooted in the SME sector and understand the daily challenges that entrepreneurs face. What makes them so special is their quick decision-making processes, enormous innovative strength and ability to excel as ‘hidden champions’ in their niche markets.

As the backbone of the economy, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the driving force behind economic growth and progress. At FINNOVAL, we embrace this spirit of agility and entrepreneurial courage. Together with you, we want to overcome challenges and set the course for sustainable success – with commitment, expertise and personal conviction.

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