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New entrepreneur, don't try to do it all alone. START coaching has been developed specifically for you now that you have decided to take a step towards entrepreneurship. With the help of peer support and sparring with our experts, you can clarify your business idea and get your business up and running properly. Working alone or in a group, you will get completely new kinds of insights and perspectives for your business.

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Congratulations! You are taking yourself towards your goal. In order to achieve your goal, it is important to make a proper plan, a map of what to do. In addition to this map, START coaching will give you a compass to help your business idea get off the ground. The coaching programme is intended for everyone planning entrepreneurship, for new entrepreneurs, and for entrepreneurs switching from part-time to full-time.

From idea to business plan

During the coaching programme, we focus on the skills you need as an entrepreneur. You will identify your resources and opportunities, analyse potential challenges you may face, and explore how you can overcome them. Working in a group helps you sketch out your business idea and provides you with important peer support and networks that can be of great help when you are working as an entrepreneur. We will hone your business idea together. Along with a high-quality business plan, you will also do all necessary calculations.

The coaching programme lasts for 6 weeks and includes 5 group sessions and 2 individual sessions. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in expert coaching that is organised regularly. Sign up now, a new coaching group starts once a month.

More information on coaching programmes:

START coaching for entrepreneurs

Coaching for new entrepreneurs and people planning entrepreneurship in the Joensuu region
Intensive course over 6 weeks
Group sessions (5 x 3 h) and expert coaching
Individual sessions (2–3 x 1 h)
Clarifies your business idea, and you’ll create a high-quality business plan
New ideas and sparring
Networking with other entrepreneurs
Scope 3 credits

Guide: Becoming an Entrepreneur in Finland

Becoming an Entrepreneur in Finland guide is published yearly. Business Joensuu ‘s customers can download their copy here.

We are part of Finland’s most active student entrepreneurship community Spark Joensuu, which is one path of joining the START coaching programme.

START coaching is funded by the European Regional Development Fund, the Regional Council of North Karelia, and Business Joensuu (Grow with Joe growth coaching).

The participant will not be charged a fee for the START coaching programme if the company’s De minimis aid is less than €200,000 for the last 3 years. The value of the START coaching programme is €1750, which is granted to the company as De minimis aid.

START – business sparring and coaching