Economic development as a pilot station

Regulating business succession is a key entrepreneurial task. WESt mbH supports companies in the Steinfurt district as a neutral guidance center. We provide guidance, highlight options, and connect you with suitable partners—confidentially, free of charge, and independently.

What we do as a pilot station

  • We conduct initial consultations for orientation
  • We provide information about current funding and support options 
  • We put you in touch with contacts at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Chamber of Crafts, banks, funding agencies, and specialist advisors
  • We draw attention to events related to business succession

Our target groups

Entrepreneurs who want to hand over their business

Employees who are considering an internal transfer

Those interested in starting a business with a focus on business succession

Helpful information on business succession

In addition to personal advice, there's a bunch of info available. Here's a selection:

Succession exchange

Information portals

Tools, calculators, checklists

Regional partners

Whether you are just starting out or already have specific ideas, we will pick up where you are currently at. We do not replace tax or legal advice, but we can help you maintain an overview and find suitable partners.

We treat your concerns confidentially.

Contact persons

Varvara Leinz
Unternehmensservice
Alina Overfeld
Gründungs- und Nachfolgeberatung
Mechthild Leiwering-Hillers
Gründungs- und Nachfolgeberatung