"Time to go ashore": At first, life outside the water was unthinkable. Around 40 million years ago, however, life — which until then had existed exclusively in the water — conquered dry land: a small step for living creatures, but a giant step for evolution. What happened next? You can find out in our Sommerzeit; time to go ashore, again and again. This year's Sommerzeit is dedicated entirely to this theme.
Things are heating up: Have you always wanted to know more? The tonal pitch F, crocodiles that will not stick out their tongues, and much more.
In this issue you will of course also find tax tips that can help you top up your holiday fund for next year through clever use of available options. But it is not only our Steuerberater (German Certified Tax Advisors) who have summer on their minds. Our Rechtsanwälte (German Attorneys-at-Law) will tell you how things can — or cannot — work out with your neighbours during the summer months.
Look forward to wonderful impressions for the summer. Find out where we like to go in summer, and let yourself be transported a little to Greece. How about a glass of chilled white wine to go with it? Summer is finally here, and our wine column sets just the right mood.
In Africa it is always summer, and that is where Ingrid van Aalst devotes herself touchingly to her African children. We are pleased to have been able to conduct a very interesting interview with her about Child Care Afrika e.V., and we naturally hope for many donations so that another school can be built.
This summer, our company visit took us to a business that has been offering exceptionally beautiful home ceramics and tiles for 27 years. Let yourself be surprised and drawn into the unique world of art, craftsmanship and flooring at Rothe Wohnkeramik und Fliesen.
Fitting for the summer, we take you across three continents and, as part of our "Erfahrungs-Moment" feature, introduce you to an extraordinary woman and an extraordinarily moving and beautiful children's book.
You can also learn from the new director of Deutsche Bank in Bocholt why "nörgens bäter as in Bokelt" (nowhere better than in Bocholt) holds true — under the motto: interest rates, perspectives and the sun.
Yes, the seasons pass quickly, far too quickly. Many of our clients — and of course we ourselves — will surely retain a shared, unforgettable memory of the exclusive concert by Thomas Englmann, which gave us all a moving evening in the "Weinbar" at the Haus der Weine. Look back with us.
But now we look ahead and wait to see what the next season will bring us… We, for our part, are looking forward to it. In this spirit: for now, simply enjoy this wonderful Sommerzeit.