Business services

Business and employer services in the Satakunta employment area

The Satakunta employment region's business and employer services offer advice and services for recruitment and support in finding development services. The work is carried out in close cooperation with the region's business service network.

Free business and employer services include:

• Advice and support for recruitment and development opportunities
• Job advertising – publishing vacancies on the työmarkkinatori.fi website.
• Job seeker introductions – finding an employee without a public application process.
• Recruitment events – enabling employers and employees to meet.
• Change protection – support and advice related to personnel reduction situations.
• Work ability coordinator services – provides guidance and advice in situations related to work ability.
• EURES – European Employment Service and Work In Finland employer advice.
• Recruiting training (partially paid)
• Financial support for recruitment

Employers can find online services and information about services on the Työmarkkinatori website. Subscribe to our newsletter for employers and companies in the Satakunta employment area!

Business Kankaanpään business advisory services

Jämijärvi Municipality's business advisory services produce Business Kankaanpää. Business Kankaanpää's business experts provide free assistance with questions related to starting a company, developing it, financing it, and changing ownership.

About the Business Interpreter service There is a wealth of information and instructions on how to start a business and develop a functioning business. In addition to basic information, the website also includes ready-made calculation programs, workbooks, contract templates and forms that are worth using.

Support for the green transition of SMEs

The municipality of Jämijärvi is involved Renewable economy as a compass for growth in the North Satakunta project, which supports SMEs in the green transition by promoting the circular economy and energy efficiency. The aim is to strengthen the vitality of the region and create new business opportunities through a sustainable economic model.

The project implementation period is 1 March 2025–31 May 2026. The project is co-financed by the European Union.

I advisefor small entrepreneurs in rural areas

Small entrepreneurs in rural areas are offered ProAgrian free business advice. Customers include farms, individual entrepreneurs and small limited companies. ProAgria's business experts provide assistance with information search, financial support and the assessment and risks of various plans.

Change of ownership advice

The Satakunnan Yrittäjät expert offers advice on changes of ownership. The expert advises entrepreneurs on, among other things, planning the sale and purchase of a company, preparing for a company's generational change, and winding down business operations. The company's situation is mapped out, the basics of taxation and valuation are reviewed, and guidance is provided on preparing a sales announcement for the Finnish Business Exchange.

Leader support for companies

Leader Pohjois-Satakunta can support companies from the EU's Rural Development Fund in investments, starting a business and developing a company. Leader money can help you get a flying start on a new business or boost your expansion. Leader finances company projects that create jobs and support the development of the economy.

Vitality Center — Business Development Servicet

The Southwest Finland Vitality Center will begin operations at the beginning of 2026. The local vitality center will serve the residents, companies and organizations of Satakunta and Southwest Finland, continuing the work of the ELY Centers to promote and develop the vitality of the region.