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Financial problems have brought some start-ups to an early end. No wonder, given the abundance of issues that start-up founders have to deal with. After all, a good idea is not enough for success. The topic of finances is a constant companion along the way and can pose major challenges. We have summarised some information and tips for you.

Great business idea, investment secured, great team and still failed? Several factors are important for the success of a start-up. In this article, we look at the product market fit of your business idea and give tips on how to avoid the most common mistakes in your start-up.

Even the best product is no use: If customers don't understand it, find it appealing or can't use it, your start-up is doomed to failure. Good news: You can work on your product strategy and development. We'll show you how it works.

From the conference table to the kitchen table – beyond the ordinary: 'Meet outside the box' is the slogan of the Bremen-based start-up meetreet. The up-and-coming platform brings companies together in extraordinary locations. Here, special seminar houses, co-living concepts and unique hotels find a sustainable place. The start-up already counts more than 300 creative accommodations on the platform, worldwide.

Tailor-made support to successfully bring your own idea to the market - or into space? That's possible in Bremen with the ESA BIC Northern Germany incubation programme. Start-ups from a wide range of sectors can apply. Inge Heydt from the Starthaus explains for whom the incubator is suitable and what is behind it.