Different Ways to Advance Your Career Through Entrepreneurship

Business Joensuu offers support and sparring for developing business ideas and tackling entrepreneurial questions through various free training programmes. You can participate if you live in one of the following municipalities: Joensuu, Outokumpu, Polvijärvi, Heinävesi, Kitee, Tohmajärvi, Rääkkylä or Ilomantsi.

Initial Business Sparring (2 h)

You don’t need detailed plans or financial calculations to join. Just an idea of entrepreneurship and employing yourself is enough! We’ll explore entrepreneurship and business ideas together in a small group.

"It was very interactive and full of ideas. Information was clear and applicable. The person that attended to us was patient and understanding. That was an excellent experience."

Personal Entrepreneurial Coaching

You will receive one-to-one guidance on your business plan, financial calculations, applying for start-up grants and financing already in the early stages of setting up your company.

"Heli was very professional and warm. She adequately assessed where we were at in our start-up journey and probed and advised to aid us in addressing the best next steps."

Start-up Company Group Coaching (6x 3 h)

Have your business plans already started to take shape? Grow your business idea and deepen your entrepreneurial skills together with other aspiring entrepreneurs.

"Amazing course, would recommend it to anyone who is starting a new business. Heli is very professional mentor and asks the right questions, giving honest and positive feedback."

Becoming an Entrepreneur by Acquiring a Business

What if an interesting company is up for sale? You could build something of your own on an already solid foundation. Together, we’ll look into the company’s situation and your financing options.

"It’s great that there are services like this that provide information related to business ownership transfers. I truly appreciate the role Business Joensuu played in our own business transaction as well. Excellent service!"

More information

• Initial Business Sparring and Personal Entrepreneurial Coaching – More Information and Registration (businessjoensuu.fi)
• Start-up Company Group Coaching – More Information and Registration (businessjoensuu.fi)
• Becoming an Entrepreneur by Acquiring a Business – More Information (businessjoensuu.fi)