Starting a business
We at Enterprise Agency Startia help you set up your own business. Confidential and free consultation gives you a strong foundation to start building your business operations.
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Running a business
Are you planning to develop your business activities? Get in touch with us, we will provide you information about your opportunities to develop your business and answer your inquiries, confidentially and free of charge.
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Changes in ownership
Planning to sell or buy a business? Or maybe transfer the ownership of a family business to the next generation? Contact us and we will help you plan it all well in advance.
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News
Applying for start-up grant — this is how you prepare
24.08.2023
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News
Start-up grant is intended to support entrepreneurs who start a new business. Start-up money is not paid automatically, but is a discretionary support that must be applied to the TE Office.
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The big 5 when starting a business
25.04.2023
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How do you proceed in the process of starting a business? Does it feel complicated? Our business advisors at VASEK will help you from the start to the end, book a free appointment today or call the number 06 317 76 00. Here are the big five to keep in mind when starting your own business.
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What is a good business idea?
25.04.2023
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A business idea is essential when starting your own business, as the business can simply not be created without it. However, your business idea does not have to be fully finished from the start. At Startia, our business advisers will help you refine your idea into a real business.
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EnergyWeek 2023 was bigger than ever – seminars were packed with people
28.03.2023
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EnergyWeek 2023 attracted a record number of visitors to the seminars and exhibitions in Vaasa last week. – This year, too, EnergyWeek lasted the whole week and became more extensive than before; we had more visitors than ever. This was noticeable even before the event week on Monday when 30% more people had registered than in previous years, says Kristoffer...
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Green Industry Park won the Oscar of energy technology – Energy and Innovation Awards 2023
22.03.2023
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News
The Energy and Innovation Awards were presented on 22 March.
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EnergyWeek arranged for the 11th time next week
13.03.2023
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News
The energy industry's top event EnergyWeek will be held at Vaasa City Hall between 20 and 24 March. Registration opened on 15 January, and the enrolment numbers are good. Once again, thousands of participants from dozens of different countries are expected to attend EnergyWeek, and exhibitors have made numerous reservations throughout the four exhibition days.
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FMG and FREYR Battery collaborate to establish an LFP cathode material plant in Vaasa
17.02.2023
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News
Finnish Minerals Group and FREYR Battery have signed a cooperation agreement to assess the feasibility of establishing an LFP cathode material plant in Vaasa. The parties are exploring opportunities for a joint venture.
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Workshop on business plans
28.09.2023
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Seminaarit, luennot ja kokoukset
Bring your own laptop and come to our free workshop on business plans on 12 October 2023, between 17.00-20.00 at StartiaAre you considering becoming an entrepreneur, or are you already working as an entrepreneur? Does it feel challenging to draw up or update a business plan? You are not alone: Startia is your partner at all stages of the business...
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Business Agency
We at Startia help you to set up your own business, confidentially and free of charge.
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Planning to start a business? Would you like to improve your existing business? Maybe you are thinking about selling your business or buying one? Book an appointment with a business advisor.
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Test your business idea with your local business advisor.
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Events
Find the most interesting seminars, trainings, conferences and info events in our calendar.
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Business and service directory
The directory helps you search businesses in the Vaasa region as well as their products and services.
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Available properties
Find the properties and lands in the Vaasa region that serve your business best
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Regional statistics
The most important statistics about population and employment, factors related to the region's attractiveness, key figures related to the regional economy and statistics on business activities in the Vaasa region.
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The leading energy hub
EnergyVaasa is the leading energy hub in the Nordic countries. Our mission is clear: to create more sustainable technologies for saving the planet! We represent more than 160 businesses in the energy industry.
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All about the Vaasa Region
The City of Vaasa's, Visit Vaasa's, Vaasa Region's and Visit Kvarken's new joint website
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A week full of energy
The annual EnergyWeek gathers energy enthusiasts from all over the world to share information, hear about the latest news and most interesting cases, extend their networks and do business.
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Circular economy cluster
The RENERGI circular economy hub promotes the operating conditions of the Vaasa region’s companies that work in the circular economy industry.
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Sustainable construction
Construction has significant impacts on the environment as well as the economy. Sustainable construction requires consideration of the entire life cycle of the building already at the means-clearing stage.
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Circular Economy Roadmap
Ostrobothnia in Transition - Roadmap for Sustainable Development and Circular Economy
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Omfattande och nyttiga guider både till företagets köpare och säljare och generationsskiftens parter, det vill säga till överlåtaren och efterträdaren.
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Smart mobility in the Vaasa region
We have gathered information on how you can move smartly both in everyday life and in your free time in the Vaasa region.
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