Project at a glance
- Company: Fahrschule Bu
- Industry: Driving school / driver training
- Type of founding: New business launched from unemployment
- Funding: Start-up grant (Federal Employment Agency)
- Business Start service: Business plan, viability certificate, founding consultation
The business idea
The founder of Fahrschule Bu is a qualified driving instructor with many years of professional experience. After a restructuring at her previous employer, she decided to take the step into self-employment.
The driving school's offering includes:
- Driving licence class B (car)
- Driving licence class A (motorcycle)
- Accompanied driving from age 17
- Refresher courses for returning drivers
- Intensive courses and holiday courses
With a modern vehicle fleet and flexible teaching hours, Fahrschule Bu stands out from the competition.
Launching with a start-up grant
As an unemployed registered driving instructor, the founder was entitled to the start-up grant from the Federal Employment Agency. This subsidy secures basic living expenses in the critical start-up phase.
To approve the grant, the Federal Employment Agency required:
- Business plan with concept and financial planning
- Viability certificate from a qualified body
- Proof of driving-instructor licence
- CV and proof of qualifications
Specifics of founding a driving school
Founding a driving school has special requirements that had to be reflected in the business plan:
- Driving-instructor licence and driving-school licence
- Suitable classrooms meeting minimum size requirements
- Driving-school vehicles with dual controls
- Insurance and permits
- Teaching materials and learning resources
Our solution
Business Start EU prepared a tailor-made business plan for the driving-school launch:
- Detailed business idea and unique selling points
- Market analysis for the local driving-school market
- Competitive analysis and positioning
- Pricing for driving lessons
- Financial planning with realistic student numbers
- Investment plan for vehicles and equipment
- Viability certificate for the Federal Employment Agency
The result
Fahrschule Bu has established itself in its catchment area and regularly trains new driving students. The launch from unemployment turned into a success.
This case shows: with the right preparation and a professional business plan, founding a driving school with the start-up grant can be successfully implemented.