Business advisory
Business advisory
Vihti municipality's business counselling services are personal, free of charge and confidential for all businesses and those planning to start a business. The advisory services provide the conditions for a planned start of business activities and support for their operation in the municipality. Advice is also provided in cases where it is planned to become an entrepreneur by continuing an existing business, for example through an acquisition.
Business and locating services with a customer focus
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Immediate personal encounter
Our cooperation starts with the first phone call/email, to which we aim to respond immediately.
With us, you will deal with the same person throughout the process.
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Needs assessment & consultation
Together, we will assess your needs. If necessary, we can bring the municipality's Business and Economic Development Services to your doorstep!
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Cross-administrative handling of matters
We'll put together a cross-administrative team to meet your needs. We provide a 'one-stop shop' to serve throughout the process, reducing unnecessary bureaucracy.
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We're done!
We work in a systematic, customer-oriented and cross-administrative way. This leads to a swift and clear handling of cases. Let's roll up our sleeves and get to work!
To book an appointment
Book an appointment and submit a contact request using the form below.
Advice for existing businesses
Advisory for existing businesses is mainly handled by Business Development Manager
Contact: Mika Partanen, tel. 044 752 2364 or email in the format of firstname.lastname@vihti.fi
Assistance is offered to businesses in Vihti:
- in business expansion projects
- any topics regarding business premises, whether it be about looking for or renting out one
- finding a suitable plot of land for the business
- assessing financing solutions such as business grants
- on change of ownership
- on matters related to business fairs
Advice for new entrepreneurs
Business Advisor Olli-Heikki Dahlgren is responsible for advising new entrepreneurs.
Service point address: Pisteenpolku 4, Nummela
Contact Olli-Heikki Dahlgren, tel. 044 493 1002 or email in the format of firstname.lastname@vihti.fi
Advisory for new entrepreneurs includes:
- initial assessment, instructions and appointment with a business advisor for a personal meeting
- business idea assessment, business plan coaching, assessment profitability and entrepreneurial skills
- market assessment and how to organise customer acquisition
- advice on other matters related to setting up a business, such as company forms, taxation, trade register matters, permits, insurance, taxation, etc.
- financial advice e.g. startup grant, Finnvera, bank and other possible subsidies and forms of funding
- information on training and events for entrepreneurs
- services of the expert network
- if necessary, referral to other private and public actors that support entrepreneurship
Business mentors supporting entrepreneurs
Business mentors (Yrityskummit) gladly offer their tried and tested knowledge to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, acting as a support and discussion partner for them.
Business mentors (Yrityskummit) gladly offer their tried and tested knowledge to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, acting as a support and discussion partner for them. A business mentor can bounce ideas with the entrepreneur, helping them to develop their business. In addition, business mentors have access a network of other business mentors, including professionals with a wide range of knowledge regarding different aspects of doing business. Business mentoring is free of charge and free of unnecessary bureaucracy and formalities.
If you are interested in having a dedicated business mentor or becoming a business mentor yourself, you can fill in the form at www.yrityskummit.fi. Alternatively, you can contact Vesa Sorasahi, the regional business mentor, directly at vesa.sorasahi(at)yrityskummit.fi or tel. 040 848 7875.
Photo by Yrityskummit