Checkmarks for starting a company

Rely on expert help

How do you start a company in practice? What steps does starting a business involve? This stage encompasses a large number of things that you must find out about and take care of, and expert assistance is invaluable in getting it right. While we provide advice for starting a company, we will assess your business idea, the operating prerequisites of the business and the risks together.

A company starts from a business idea

Starting a company is a big step and should be considered carefully. Meticulous groundwork is more likely to lead to successful business. Perhaps you are only toying with the idea of becoming an entrepreneur, or you may have a clear business idea. An acquisition or change of generation may also be your first step to enterprising.

Our experts will help you with all questions related to setting up a business, from determining the potential and profitability of a business idea, finding premises, drawing up a business plan or applying for funding. 

You need not struggle alone with the many questions and issues you have to resolve: we will be there for you. Your role is important, as every new company also means a great deal for our region and its vitality.

Contact information

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Helena Steinberg-Nivalainen

Project Specialist | VIVA project Responsible Business for Foreign-Language Entrepreneurs and Regional Impact in Kainuu and Koillismaa

+358 40 553 8956

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Natalia Alava

Project Manager | VIVA project Responsible Business for Foreign-Language Entrepreneurs and Regional Impact in Kainuu and Koillismaa

+358 40 198 5302

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Nina Vikkula

Business services specialist. Advice for a starting entrepreneur, start-up money.

040 4856381

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Kari Heikkinen

Business Advisor – Ownership Transfers and Start-up Services

+358 40 1820975