Driving Forces and Roadblocks: Exploring South Asian Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Finland

Abstract

In the context of a nation's economy and its capacity to compete on a global scale, the entrepreneurial endeavors of immigrants have a significant and positive impact. In comparison to those who were born and raised in a certain nation, immigrants seem to have a greater predisposition for starting their own businesses. A rising number of small businesses in Finland that are owned by immigrants sparked this inquiry. These businesses are located in a number of different cities. There is a limited amount of research available on this topic, despite the fact that there is a growing number of immigrant businesses operating in a variety of areas.

The purpose of this research is to investigate the literature and diverse opinions of immigrant entrepreneurship. The collection of data in qualitative research is accomplished via the application of inductive reasoning. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten immigrant entrepreneurs who are now operating in two different regions in Finland. These interviews were used to collect the primary data. Data gathered from secondary sources, such as books, journals, and papers, are referred to as secondary data.

The findings of this thesis contribute to advance the existing body of literature. It has been shown via both academic literature and practical research that immigrant entrepreneurs face a number of important problems. These issues include a scarcity of job opportunities and difficulty resulting from language shortcomings. In order for immigrant businesses to be profitable over time, ethnic groupings and networks are very necessary. When formulating regulations and conducting research in the future, it is essential to guarantee that these major aspects are taken into consideration.