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An accident, a serious illness or a stroke – the sudden incapacity to act of an entrepreneur or founder can shake even established companies. Sole proprietorships, “single-shareholder companies” and start-ups, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SME), are particularly affected. Often, there is a lack of timely provision to ensure the continuation of operations, maintain customer relationships and guarantee financial stability. In this article you will find out what the risks are, what action you should take and how planning will not only protect your company but also build trust with customers and partners.

Since the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in 2018 and the revision of the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG) in 2023, many Swiss SMEs have faced a challenge: Data protection must be implemented correctly, but the associated efforts are often greater than expected. The good news: With a pragmatic approach, DSG compliance is achievable without disproportionate effort. This blog post explains how.

Representing a company vis-à-vis third parties is a central part of day-to-day business. Particularly in companies with employees, it is often not possible or useful for owners to handle all legal transactions such as contract signings, terminations, or communicating with authorities themselves. Therefore, it is necessary for certain persons to be authorised to act on behalf of the company.

In an increasingly digitalized work environment, the concept of Workation – the combination of work and vacation, for example, in a holiday destination – is becoming more and more popular. Employees appreciate the flexibility of working from inspiring locations, while companies can benefit from fostering motivated and productive teams. But what legal and organizational aspects must employers consider to enable “Workation” or "Remote Work Everywhere"?

Employment agreement, as well as staff regulations, are everyday tools in every company. A strong team cannot be built or managed solely through legal documents, but with the right tools, legal foundations can be tailored to suit the company, and unnecessary risks can be avoided. The following tips will help ensure the right HR tools are used and legal pitfalls are avoided.

A big success for a small Swiss company. A small Swiss beverage company won a case against the owner of the “ZARA” trademark in the Federal Administrative Court and showed how important trade mark protection is for companies.