Export To Finland - Setting Up A Business
Business is changing. Some call it globalisation. Irrespective of what you choose to call this global movement of people, technology, money and knowledge, everybody knows that it is too powerful to be ignored. Globalisation brings along increasing and often unexpected competition from all parts of the world and from many different types of companies. It demands increasing flexibility and readiness for change. One reaction might be internationalisation - expanding your business and focusing on new markets. Finland has the potential to boost your business - if you approach it the right way.
Why focus on Finland and How can we Help?
Export To Finland has years of experience in helping UK, US or Asian companies become successful in Finland. We help reconcile cross-cultural differences and dissolve the damaging issues which can develop when operating across borders.
We provide the knowledge and insight on the Scandinavian countries' similarities and differences. We coach management and employees to understand the cultures and business behaviour in Finland, in a way that matches your business specific needs and demands. We assist you to make the right decision on which country or countries to focus on, both during and after the integration or company establishment process.
Scandinavia has an extremely well-educated, loyal and flexible work-force, for whom team-work is a natural skill, and languages learned at an early age.
Why work with Export To Finland?
Export to Scandinavia is dedicated to helping companies overcome the challenges they face, prepare for market entry and profit from the opportunities that Scandinavia has to offer. We have developed a comprehensive range of consultancy services designed to support the specific needs of your business and your strategy.
Our services will help increase your flexibility and optimise your organisation so that you can react to change faster than your competitors, meet customer expectations and win new business.
Analysis of national and corporate cultures: We introduce you to the various cultures in Finland to help build a solid foundation for establishing relations and for doing business in this region.
How do we work?
Our starting point and procedure depend on your situation and objectives. If you are considering setting up a business in Finland we will guide you through the process.
We focus on your specific corporate and national culture, organisation model, leadership style, HR-policies, motivation and reward systems etc., and reconcile these with the equivalents in Finland.
Focus Points
Assessment of key issues for Exporting to Finland, allowing us to identify the criteria for your strategy to succeed. These criteria will serve as guidelines throughout the process:-
- Identification of business partners.
- Current strategy, critical success factors and available resources.
- Creation of networks with other companies, institutions and individuals, who could contribute to your success.
External Assessment:
- Analysis of major opportunities and threats and the positioning of your company.
- Identification of a relevant, local workforce a multi-cultural workforce. We focus on the development of cross- cultural team effectiveness and co-operation to gain a common understanding.
Internal Assessment:
Possibly you are not aware of all your company's strengths and weaknesses. This is often the case with issues very close to us and these issues are often visible to competitors, clients and even to employees. We assess your key strengths and weaknesses as perceived by different stakeholders and reconcile the differences
By this point we will have gathered the necessary knowledge about you, your values, your goals and your company culture. Combining this with our insight, experience and expertise in Finland, we have a solid foundation of knowledge to determine the best way forward for you and your business.
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