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Podcast Ep. 14: What role do sole proprietors and microentrepreneurs play in Finland's economic growth?

Author:
Elina Ali-Melkkilä
March 28, 2024
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Read Time:
46
minutes

Guests: Liisa Hanén, Chairwoman of Myry ry. and Kari Komulainen, Director, Business Finland

The importance of micro-enterprises to the Finnish economy is central and their role is growing all the time. How to promote operating environments, sustainable growth and competitiveness, in which sole proprietorships and micro-enterprises can also operate in a vibrant way. Business Finland's mission is to create wealth, well-being and sustainable growth for Finland. But how to ensure that vibrant entrepreneurship in its various forms is valuable.

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About The Author

Elina Ali-Melkkilä is the founder and CEO of Direo, a Finnish consultancy helping organisations build renewal capability through dialogue, reflection, and learning. Learn more about Direo's approach to sustainable transformation.

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