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Business Advisor
The Business Advisor provides guides, workbooks, and calculation tools for planning, financing, establishing, and managing a company’s finances and marketing independently. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive set of forms to assist entrepreneurs in their daily operations.
The Business Advisor is tailored to meet the needs of businesses in the Tampere region, and its information is updated continuously. The entire content is also available in Swedish, with planning materials available in English and Russian. The Business Interpreter is utilized by nearly 70 business development organizations across Finland.
Services for startups
Free services for aspiring entrepreneurs in the Tampere region are provided by Ensimetri. If you are a future startup entrepreneur, you can also connect with the Platform 6 ecosystem, which offers information about student entrepreneurship as well.
Startup grants are an excellent resource for new entrepreneurs, managed by the Tampere Region Employment Area.
There are also various training opportunities related to entrepreneurship. For drafting a business plan, excellent services like Työmarkkinatori are available, which also offers tools such as an entrepreneurship test.
Taxes and permits
It’s important to clarify tax matters even before starting your business. You can seek assistance from Ensimetri, the Finnish Tax Administration, or accounting firms. Entrepreneurship training programs also provide valuable basic knowledge on taxation.
Certain types of businesses may also require permits. For example, if you are opening a restaurant or practicing as a therapist, you may need specific licenses. For more detailed information on permits, visit the www.suomi.fi services for businesses.
Employment and being an employer
When a company hires an employee, it faces various legal and administrative requirements. It’s beneficial to have the support of a competent accounting firm, and ensuring employment contracts are properly prepared is essential.
Skills development
It’s worth developing your skills, whether you are an employee or an entrepreneur. In the Tampere region, a wide range of training programs, both short and long, are available. These are offered by both private and public providers, such as Tredu and TAKK.
There are also various online-based training options to suit different learning needs and schedules.
Ownership transfer
An ownership or generational transfer is an excellent way to start as an entrepreneur. In Finland, thousands of businesses are for sale at any given time. Buying an existing business is a great alternative to starting your own from scratch. This approach helps you avoid many risks while gaining an established customer base.
Crisis support
If you encounter significant challenges in your business operations, it’s important to seek help. Fellow entrepreneurs, accounting firms, and business advisors can assist you in finding the best solutions. Entrepreneur organizations also offer support services.
For more information, you can refer to Yrittäjän Talousapu (Entrepreneur’s Financial Aid) and Yrittäjän Kriisikeskus (Entrepreneur’s Crisis Center).