Book an appointment with a business advisor
We are here to help you develop your business idea and select the most suitable company form. We also recommend that you contact us before applying for a start-up grant.
We offer business advisory services at our office in Otaniemi and online. We can help you work on your business idea if you are planning to start a business or become a so-called light entrepreneur. If you are already running a company, we can help you develop your business and solve any challenges. Our services are intended for entrepreneurs living in Espoo or Kauniainen, as well as for companies registered in these cities. Our advisory services are available in Finnish, Swedish, English, Russian and Chinese.
Use the calendar to book an appointment. You can cancel your appointment no later than 1 hour before the scheduled time under ‘My bookings’ (top right corner in the calendar). You will need to enter the code that was sent to you in your confirmation message. Your contact information is stored for the purpose of managing your client relationship. You can also cancel your appointment by phone.
Appointment booking number: 09 8163 6363 (Mon 11:00–15:00, Tue–Thu 10:00–15:00)
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You will benefit the most from your meeting if you send a description of your company's development needs, your business plan and/or your financial statements to your business advisor 1–2 days before your appointment.
You can find business plan and calculation templates on our website.
Our business advisors
Matias Holmqvist
Business Advisormatias.holmqvist@espoo.fi“I am an analytical business developer, marketing specialist and strategist. I also have practical experience in start-up entrepreneurship. My job is to support promising entrepreneurs and help develop their businesses.”
Languages: Finnish, Swedish and English
Irene Matinpalo
Business Advisorirene.matinpalo@espoo.fi“I work with clients wanting to start a business, but I also help existing companies develop their operations. I specialise in sales and marketing as well as risk management and permit issues.”
Languages: Finnish, English and Russian
Ville Tolvanen
Business Advisorville.tolvanen@espoo.fi“I help current and future entrepreneurs start and develop viable business operations. Many of my clients work in the creative industries, but I am happy to help anyone considering entrepreneurship or wanting to develop their business.”
Languages: Finnish and English
Päivi Lahtelin-Laine
Business Advisorpaivi.lahtelin-laine@uusyrityskeskus.fiExecutive Director, Espoo Regional Enterprise Agency
“In my work, I want to support new entrepreneurs during the early stages of their business activities. I want to help create sustainable and profitable business operations and employment opportunities, one company at a time.”
Languages: Finnish and English
Nikke Vainikka
Business Advisornikke.vainikka@uusyrityskeskus.fiProject Coordinator, Espoo Regional Enterprise Agency
I advise especially entrepreneurs with an immigrant background and those intending to become entrepreneurs in the twists and turns of Finnish business life, especially by accompanying them on the growth path. I am the coordinator of the Entrepreneurship Path for Immigrants project.
Counselling languages: Finnish, English and Chinese