The IHK starter centers advise on business start-ups, livelihood security and corporate succession. The facility serves as a central point of contact for start-ups and offers them a wide range of information, advice and services. The starter center team and its network partners provide support with general start-up questions as well as with questions about financing, business issues, law, taxes and location issues. In addition, the starter centers provide advice on securing livelihoods and support with company succession. Entrepreneurs can also access subsidized advisory services via the partner network. A large number of events rounds off the offer of the IHK starter centers.