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The immigrant network in the region of South Savo provides an example of how entrepreneurs with roots elsewhere can take advantage of a support network.

There may be no other solution to excessively long payment terms than a whistle-blower channel. This is the opinion of Tiina Toivonen, Legal Affairs Manager at Suomen Yrittäjät. 

Suomen Yrittäjät is continuing to offer its nationwide procurement advisory service. We advise you on how to respond to calls for tenders from the public sector.

The UK’s departure from the EU came into effect at the start of February. That was the beginning of a transition period which will last until the end of the year. Businesses should prepare for a hard Brexit.

“We cooperate with banks on business financing. The bank typically funds the secured portion, say, €700,000 of a €1 million loan, and Fundu takes care of the rest,” says Lasse Vuola, CEO of finance platform Fundu.

Siva Parlar has developed a vegan-friendly kebab substitute and is now busy rapidly exporting it to the world. Until now, he has also been running a pizzeria in Kruununhaka, Helsinki. Now it is time for him to focus on the Vöner.

There is confusion among entrepreneurs about direct marketing and client registers. The most important thing to remember is the client’s consent. Common sense often helps.

Few people can manage life or business alone. To balance working life, it is good to have other circles as well. Different types of networks feed different needs. That is why it is worthwhile to focus on networks.

Suomen Yrittäjät is again searching for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Anyone can nominate a young entrepreneur for inclusion in the Young Entrepreneur 2020 competition before 14 February 2020.