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Approved quality: Friendly receives ISO 9 001 certification
We are pleased to announce that we have successfully passed the certification for ISO 9 001 : 2015 at the same time as the certification for ISO 27 001.
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We make a mistake and experience a setback: Open Startup Report January 2024
We are growing slowly, but a mistake caused our costs to explode. Welcome to our Open Startup Report for January 2024.
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Acclaimed information security: Friendly receives ISO certification 27 001
We recently successfully passed the initial certification according to ISO 27 001 : 2022. The certification covers our entire company and therefore applies to all our products.
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Our year in numbers and events: Open Startup Year in Review 2023
Finally in the black, and a lot of things have happened. Welcome to our Open Startup Year in Review 2023.
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As the year ends, we only just reach our target: Open Startup Report December 2023
The year ends on a quiet note: we didn’t set any records in December, but only just managed to achieve a small plus. Welcome to our Open Startup Report for December 2023.
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The second best month in our history: Open Startup Report November 2023
Hard work pays off: We achieved the second-best month in Friendly’s history and completely reversed last year’s pay cuts. Welcome to our Open Startup Report for November 2023.
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Knies Kinderzoo × Friendly: our first case study
The little boy on the right in the boat is me – on my fourth birthday. We celebrated it at Knie’s children’s zoo in Rapperswil. This moment is one of my favourite childhood memories.
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Software revenue and number of customers on an upward trend, but still a small loss: Open Startup Report October 2023
Our software revenue increased and the number of customers reached record levels for the fourth month in a row, but we fell just short of “profitability”*: Welcome to our Open Startup Report for October 2023.
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Data securely stored in Switzerland: Friendly receives the “swiss hosting” label
In addition to the “swiss made software” label, we have also received the “swiss hosting” seal of approval. We have been fulfilling its promises with our hosting in Switzerland with providers headquartered in Switzerland since day 1.
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Friendly receives the “swiss made software” label
The “swiss made software” label stands for high-quality Swiss ICT products and is only awarded to companies that are based in Switzerland and generate most of their value added in Switzerland.
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Our best month: Open Startup Report September 2023
We recorded a profit* of almost 7 000 CHF, more than ever before: welcome to our Open Startup Report for September 2023.
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(Almost) “profitable” again despite additional investments in security and quality: Open Startup Report August 2023
We almost returned to “profitability” despite additional investments in certifications for ISO 27 001 and ISO 9 001. Welcome to our Open Startup Report for August 2023.
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Visiting our CTO Joey in Hungary: Our Friendly Team Retreat No. 3 in Budapest
Since Friendly came into existence, joint retreats have been an integral part of our team culture. As a self-funded startup, we watch our budget, so our third team retreat took us to Joey in Budapest in early August 2023.
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Software revenue on the rise, but still a loss: Open Startup Report July 2023
We are moving into safe waters. Although we recorded another loss after three “profitable” months in a row – our software revenue and customer numbers are growing steadily. Welcome to our Open Startup Report for July 2023.
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The new Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection will be introduced on September 1: The comprehensive guide (+ checklists and templates)
The new Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) will come into force on September 1, 2023. In this blog post, we’ll show you how you can implement the most important measures in your company now.
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Three months “profitable” in a row and another revenue record: Open Startup Report June 2023
Things are going well at Friendly. For the first time in our three-year history, we recorded three consecutive months of “profit” and set another revenue record. Welcome to our Open Startup Report for June 2023.
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Record revenue and “profitable” for two months in a row for the first time: Open Startup Report May 2023
This has never happened before in Friendly’s three-year history. For the first time, we were in the black figures for two months in a row and also achieved record revenue. Welcome to our Open Startup Report for May 2023.
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Friendly is “profitable” again: Open Startup Report April 2023
We are celebrating the third “profitable” month in our history and the highest monthly profit. Welcome to our Open Startup Report for April 2023. ContentsApril at Friendly in NumbersRevenues: Recurring software revenue increased slightly, consulting revenue significantlyCosts: decreased due to fewer expenses for freelancersConclusion April at Friendly in Numbers * Figures for previous months not […]
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Two new records and another setback: Open Startup Report March 2023
So far, we have had a new record in every month of 2023. March is no exception with two records. Welcome to our Open Startup Report for March 2023. ContentsMarch at Friendly in NumbersRevenues: minimal decline in recurring software revenue, significant increase in consulting revenueCosts: increased due to more expenses for freelancersConclusion March at Friendly […]
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One step back, two steps forward: Open Startup Report February 2023
Our software revenue is at a record level, costs have fallen, but unfortunately so has consulting revenue: Welcome to our Open Startup Report for February 2023. ContentsFebruary at Friendly in NumbersRevenues: Recurring software revenue increased slightly, consulting revenue decreasedCosts: decreased due to lower personnel expensesConclusion: one step back, two steps forward February at Friendly in […]
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