The guide "Starting a Business Step by Step" offers a comprehensive and practical guide for anyone looking to start their own company. This book explains the essential aspects of business formation in detail and in an understandable way. It covers all relevant topics, from the legal framework to the preparation of the startup and the concrete implementation of the business plan. The second, completely revised edition includes additional practical tips and updated business plans to assist the reader in realizing their ideas. Numerous checklists help efficiently plan and execute the individual steps. Additionally, the appendix contains useful contract templates that facilitate the startup process.