Exciting impulses from court jesters and from the lion's den

Once upon a time ... The business forum "ErfolgsSignale" in Rheinfelden presents stories of entrepreneurs who write a successful company history with special ideas, innovations and challenges. "Stories are not only exciting, but also instructive, inspiring and motivating. This is exactly what we want to achieve with our business forum," says initiator and founder Fabrice Müller, who organizes the business forum together with Michèle Dürrenberger. That's why the two organizers keep an intensive lookout for exciting speakers during the year, in order to win them over for an appearance at the Economic Forum in Rheinfelden.

Roland Brack from the "Lion's Den

At this year's business forum "ErfolgsSignale", for example, the Fricktal entrepreneur Roland Brack could be won as a speaker. Founded in 1994 as a one-man company by Roland Brack, the company has developed rapidly in the following years. BRACK.CH relied on the Internet and e-commerce at an early stage. Today, BRACK.CH AG, which is part of the Competec group of companies, generates most of its sales through its online store BRACK.CH. Roland Brack, known among others from the TV show "Höhle des Löwen", will show the path of his success at the business forum and talk about his innovations and challenges as an entrepreneur.

Success with robust garden furniture

Martin Schaffner, second-generation managing director of the company Schaffner AG in Müllheim, could be won as another speaker. The company, founded 60 years ago, has made a name for itself with its robust metal garden furniture. The down-to-earth patron likes things unpretentious. The history of the Schaffner company is marked by ups and downs. Of financial hardship and burnout. Of bright spots, loyal employees and success stories. For example, when Schaffner swept the German Brand Award 2017 in Berlin and won two prizes at once. On October 17, Martin Schaffner will reveal how he got his company on track as a patron and is also in demand internationally with his now iconic garden furniture.

The economy needs more court jesters

As a local hero with a home advantage, so to speak, Peter Haller, a trustee and entrepreneur from Magden, will enter the "ErfolgsSignale" ring. In his talk, he will argue for more court jesters and lateral thinkers in business. Why are these so important for successful entrepreneurship? And how does one become a court jester in business in the first place?

Also like a court jester, the Laufenburg artist and musician Gabriel Kramer will simultaneously put the statements and votes from the speeches on paper in the form of caricatures during the economic forum. In addition, he and Sonja Wunderlin from the "Foifer und Weggli Trionettli" will provide musical accompaniment to the event. Due to the renovation work in the Hotel Schützen, the Economic Forum will exceptionally take place in the Capuchin Church this year. The event will now begin at 5:30 p.m. with the admission and at 6 p.m. with the official program. Following the speeches, an "Apéro riche" will be served by the Hotel Schützen at about 8.15 pm. At the same time the table fair of the sponsors will take place. (EF)

Business Forum "SuccessSignals
Thursday, October 17, Capuchin Church Rheinfelden
Admission, 5:30 p.m., Start: 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Fr. 40.-, drinks and "Apéro riche" included
Info and registration:
www.erfolgssignale.ch