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Applying for start-up grant — this is how you prepare
24.08.2023 | 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 | News
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 | News
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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Becoming an Entrepreneur in Finland – guide 2023 has been published
14.02.2023 | News
The Becoming an Entrepreneur in Finland – guide 2023 helps you in setting up your business. It has been created in collaboration with the network of the Enterprise Agencies and its members. The guide is updated annually; therefore, you can be sure that the information provided in it is always up-to-date.
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How to Avoid the Pitfalls when Applying for a Start-up Grant
16.06.2022 | News
The start-up grant aims to secure a new entrepreneur's primary livelihood for the estimated time it takes to establish business activities. Therefore it is an income supplement intended for entrepreneurs and doesn't belong to the business assets. After all, they must be able to live and perhaps support their family even when it may not be possible to pay themselves enough salary at the starting stage of the business.
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Ask, Ask and Ask Again!
11.05.2022 | News
Bäck & Vilén Yrityspalvelut Oy is a full-service accounting firm in Vaasa with a branch office in Pirttikylä. Bäck & Vilén is also one of the expert partners of Enterprise Agency Startia. According to Johan Hällmark, managing director of the firm, a modern accounting firm emphasises helping the customers receive good financial management routines.
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Becoming an Entrepreneur in Finland – guide 2022 has been published
15.02.2022 | News
The Guide to Entrepreneurship helps you in setting up your business. It has been created in collaboration with the network of the Enterprise Agencies and its members. The guide is updated annually; therefore, you can be sure that the information provided in it is always up-to-date.
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Starting a business in Finland – 4 things you should remember
14.02.2022 | News
So you have taken the mental step from dreaming of setting up a business to actually starting the process – congratulations! However, take a deep breath and make sure you have made all the necessary preparations before registering your company and rolling up your sleeves, because there are at least four things you should take into consideration.
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VASEK and Startia Limit In-Person Meetings — Only Distance Meetings with Business Advisors
10.01.2022 | News
Due to the remote work recommendation, Vaasa Region Development Company VASEK and Enterprise Agency Startia’s business advisors use only electronic communication in customer service starting on December 8th.
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The ”bad boys” of the market square – Bad Bun combines street food and fine dining
20.08.2021 | News
The entrepreneurs Benjamin Smith, Saku Railio and Tapani Hovi set up a street food truck called Bad Bun that operates at Vaasa market square. Instead of traditional sausage potatoes and hamburgers, the business focuses on bao buns, that is Asian steamed and filled buns. During the summer, the business has managed to attract several curious mouths as well as regular customers to the market square.
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