How do I become an entrepreneur alongside my main job or studies?

11.6.2025

Side entrepreneurship helps you test your business idea and build a customer base.

Light entrepreneurship is a good way to test your idea
Discuss with your employer – side business must not compete with or interfere with your main job
Inform Kela and the Employment area to clarify impacts on benefits and unemployment support

Side entrepreneurship helps you test your business idea and build a customer base. Discuss the plan with your employer and check your employment contract. Light entrepreneurship (e.g., invoicing through a service) is a low-risk option.

Check how your income affects possible benefits. For students, business income may reduce study aid.