Project Management in Business Planning for Sole Proprietorship Startups in Finland: a Systematic Literature Review
Rashid, Raihan (2025)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025110527179
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025110527179
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Sole proprietorships form the backbone of Finland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, particularly in the service sector. However, many of these ventures begin without structured business planning, which increases their vulnerability to inefficiency and early failure. This study addresses the problem by examining how project management (PM) methods can support the business planning of Finnish sole proprietorship startups.
The research integrates theories of project management, entrepreneurship, effectuation, and bricolage into a unified framework. A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted following the PRISMA methodology, reviewing 30 academic and policy sources from 2000 to 2025. Data were thematically analyzed to identify how PM tools and approaches can be adapted to micro-enterprise contexts.
The findings reveal that while traditional PM frameworks are unsuitable for resource-constrained businesses, lightweight and hybrid approaches—such as Lean Canvas and agile iterations—enhance planning and resilience. The study proposes a micro-project management model that combines flexibility with structure, offering practical value for entrepreneurs and policy institutions alike.
The research integrates theories of project management, entrepreneurship, effectuation, and bricolage into a unified framework. A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted following the PRISMA methodology, reviewing 30 academic and policy sources from 2000 to 2025. Data were thematically analyzed to identify how PM tools and approaches can be adapted to micro-enterprise contexts.
The findings reveal that while traditional PM frameworks are unsuitable for resource-constrained businesses, lightweight and hybrid approaches—such as Lean Canvas and agile iterations—enhance planning and resilience. The study proposes a micro-project management model that combines flexibility with structure, offering practical value for entrepreneurs and policy institutions alike.