HOW TO SOLVE CHALLENGES IMMIGRANTS FACE IN BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS IN FINLAND. CASE COMPANY: ENYA IMPORT & EXPORT

Abstract

Starting a business can be difficult and risky for basically every person, and especially if setting up a business in another country, because of all the language barriers, culture differences, obstacles from both sides of the government in some extreme examples. It would normally require extra effort to overcome these difficulties. However, with the help of the company’s experience shared and explained, it could be smoother and more manageable for the immigrants who would like to start a business in their “new home”. The aim of the thesis is to help migrant entrepreneurs solve similar challenges they have while starting a business by sharing and analyzing an existing example. The thesis goes inductively step by step and uses the qualitative research method. Primary data is from reliable personal interviews of the case company while the secondary data is collected from different sources in various forms including books and suitable materials from the Internet. Strategies and advice of the thesis are mastering the Finnish language, seeking government funding, participating in systematic entrepreneurial training, reducing employment pressure with the least manpower, expanding local business in Finland, and strengthening the understanding of laws and regulations in Finland. Taking all the above into account will effectively solve the problems faced by migrant entrepreneur-ship.