Develop your business idea with us
Are you thinking about starting a business?
- How do I get started with a business idea?
- Where can I get money to test the idea?
- How do I avoid the most common pitfalls in the start-up phase?
- How do I find the necessary resources and build a network?
- Do I have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?
- What is a good business idea?
- Where I find customers for my business?
Starting a business can seem complex and challenging, but with the right support it is possible to overcome these obstacles.
Once the decision to become an entrepreneur has been made, whether you've had time to start a business or not, we at the Business Workshop are here to help.
Our experienced coaches are ready to help you move forward and spar with you on many aspects of your business, including pricing, sales, marketing and profitability.
With the support of a coach, you can avoid the most common pitfalls and focus on what's important for your business, and network with other entrepreneurs who use our services.
Low-threshold coaching from Idea to Enterprise and Entrepreneur Coaching and Product Development Funding are here to help you - free of charge for University of Jyväskylä and JAMK students, researchers and staff members.
Do you have an idea you would like to test and develop?
Are you wondering where to find the resources to develop and test your business idea in practice? Do you need start-up capital to build a prototype or test a service concept before starting a business?
Product development funding provides financial support for testing, piloting and running demos of your business idea. The funding is intended for students, researchers and staff members who have a business idea but not yet a company name. The service is aimed at students and staff of the University of Jyväskylä and JAMK.
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The funding allows you to test your ideas and pilot new solutions.
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You will get tips from the panel members on how to develop your idea.
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Applying for product development funding is risk-free and does not require any equity.
"The product development funding gave us the courage to take things to the next level, and we got there quite quickly. I don't think I'd still have a prototype ready for testing without the Enterprise House Product Development funding."
- Antti Löppönen
Got a business idea and need some coaching?
Did you consider in your mind
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Does my business idea have the potential to become a business?
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What do I need to consider when planning my business?
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How do I price my product or service?
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How do I make a business plan and a cash flow statement, which are needed, for example, when applying for start-up money?
The Idea to Business training provides answers to questions such as these for the start-up entrepreneur, offering a clear path from refining a business idea to starting a business.
Available before or after you start your business, it will help you understand the potential of your idea and lay the foundations for a profitable business.
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You get to develop your business idea under the guidance of experts.
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You will learn how to plan and take the first steps towards starting a business, including how to prepare a business plan and a cash flow statement.
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You will be given tools to support the development and management of your business.
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You will meet other students who share the same passion for entrepreneurship.
How likely would you be to recommend the Idea to Business training to other start-up entrepreneurs?
Interpretation of the NPS figure
50-100 Excellent
30-49 Good
0-29 Moderate
Less than 0 Poor
"A comprehensive overview of entrepreneurship from the perspective of your own idea. Increased understanding of small variables. The coaching helps you to look at your idea from different angles."
- YAMK student of Social and Health Care Management, JAMK
"Doing a cash flow statement for the company clarified my thinking. The idea of expanding the company was given wind in its sails and will hopefully be realised as early as next autumn. Sharing the experiences and ideas of others was very rewarding."
- student, JAMK
"The exercises gave a good insight into what to take into account when starting a business and what kind of costs/income are involved. The expert coaches and group discussions brought new ideas for developing your own business."
- Tanja, JAMK
Develop your business and yourself as an entrepreneur
Do you have a business and need help with, for example:
- improving profitability
- pricing
- developing sales or marketing
- finding customers and building customer relationships
- gaining visibility
- sparring with your ideas
These are things that many entrepreneurs wonder about.
Business coaching offers concrete support to develop your business in the areas you need help with.
It will help you avoid common stumbling blocks and take the next steps towards a successful business. Please note that you need a business ID to participate in the coaching.
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For one year, you will have your own business coach, free of charge, to help you address the challenges and development needs of your company and business.
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You'll get the tools you need to make your business processes and operations more efficient.
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The opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and share experiences.
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Contribute to your studies by developing your business.
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Would you recommend Business coaching based on your experience in the last 3 months?
30-49 Good
0-29 Moderate
Less than 0 Poor
"Business coaching is a great way to get a lot of support for the practical side of running a business, especially at the beginning when everything is still new and amazing. It's important to have someone outside to think things through, even if the entrepreneur makes all the decisions himself."
- Oona Tarvainen, Onna Viestintä
Any questions?
suvi.salminen@jamk.fi
reija.a.hakkinen@jyu.fi