Four Agencies You Need To Contact When Starting A Business In Finland

If you’re thinking of starting a business in Finland, you are in the right place.

Finland is one of the best countries to start a business in.

Finland offers great opportunities to network, access free business advice, business start-up grants, and easy management of your business through multiple platforms.

Why Start A Business In Finland

• Great opportunities to network
• Access to free professional business advice through the four resources discussed below.
• Access to Start-up grants and competitions that enable you to gain financial assistance to start your business.
• Renowned worldwide for great quality products, services, and a top-notch business environment.
• Finnish culture is based on teamwork and cooperation compared to the competition.

Disadvantages Of Starting A Business In Finland

• High taxes — 20% corporate tax, excluding other taxes that need to be paid regularly to maintain living costs.

• If you struggle with the Finnish language it is hard to break into the market unless you implement the right tools and resources.
• Low population, with a population of 5,549,200.

Difficulties in understanding the Finnish business culture, according to a recent survey by Suomen Yrittäjät.

The above disadvantages do not necessarily mean lower sales.

Remember: you are in charge of the success of your business. Having a positive mindset is crutial to the business succes.

1. Uusyrityskeskus

The Uusyrityskeskus is a Finnish agency that consists of qualified business advisors and experts.

• Uusyrityskeskus aims to help new and existing small businesses by providing professional advice regarding their business matters.
• It is free of charge, and the agency can be contacted in order to book an appointment and start the process.
• In Tampere, it is called Ensimetri. It is located in Kalevantie 2 (Technopolis Yliopistonrinne).
• It is known by other names in different states but their role is the same.

2. TE-Palvelut

TE-palvelut provides professional advice regarding starting your own business.

3. StartiRaha

A Start-up grant is financial assistance to help you get started in opening and establishing the business.

4. Finnvera

Finnvera is a Finnish financing company that helps provide financial support to entrepreneurs and small businesses in order to build, grow and thrive by providing loans and financial assistance.

Resources

Tools

1. Pitch Planner Canvas Template
2. How to Pitch a Brilliant Idea by Kimberly D. Elsbach
3. Business Model Canvas

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