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. Our services are intended for entrepreneurs living in Espoo or Kauniainen, as well as for companies registered in these cities.
This service is suitable for you if:
- You are planning to start a business or become a light entrepreneur
- You already have a business and want to develop your operations or address specific challenges
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Book an advisory appointment
You have three options:
- Quick phone consultation (20 minutes): Suitable for individual, general questions. Not intended for more extensive advisory needs, such as matters related to start-up grants.
- In-person meeting in Otaniemi (1 hour): Suitable for all types of advisory services, including reviewing your business plan and financial calculations.
- Remote meeting via Teams (1 hour): The same content as an in-person meeting, but held online.
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Prepare carefully for the meeting
You will get the most out of the meeting by preparing in advance.
Please send material for your business advisor to review as early as possible, no later than 1–2 days before the meeting. You may send, for example, your business plan, financial calculations, and a short description of your business idea or questions.
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Arrive on time
Please arrive on time for your scheduled meeting. For remote meetings, you will receive a Teams link by email before the meeting. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your appointment as early as possible. Last-minute cancellations prevent the appointment from being offered to another entrepreneur.
You can cancel your booking via the My bookings link (top right corner of the calendar) using the code provided in your confirmation message. You can also cancel by phone or email. Cancelling in advance helps free up time for others.
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Appointment booking number: 09 8163 6363 (Mon 11.00–15.00, Tue–Thu 10.00–15.00).
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
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
