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Empowering group coaching to help you start and succeed as an entrepreneur

Start - Group Coaching for New Entrepreneurs


New entrepreneur? Don't do it alone.
Join our Start - Group Coaching for New Entrepreneurs, a program designed to help you strengthen your entrepreneurial skills and provide you with the guidance, insights, and tools you need for goal-oriented planning and launching of your business activities.

With the guidance of our experienced business coaches and the support of like-minded aspiring entrepreneurs, you’ll develop a business that reflects your unique strengths and values. Together with the group, you’ll gain new insights, perspectives, and the confidence to launch your business.
The program is free and open to anyone interested in starting a business or recently launching one, regardless of industry, within Business Joensuu operating area.

From the business plan to action

In our Start - Group Coaching for New Entrepreneurs, we support you in creating the official documents - such as a high-quality business plan and financial calculations - that you’ll need for applying for start-up grants and funding. Beyond paperwork, the program equips you with the practical tools required for day-to-day entrepreneurship. You’ll also develop the skills and confidence to navigate entrepreneurship effectively. Together, we’ll help you identify your resources and opportunities, analyze potential challenges, and create strategies to overcome them.

The power of peer support 

Group coaching fosters collaboration, networking, and inspiration. Through peer discussions, shared experiences, and pre-assignment tasks, you’ll gain fresh perspectives on your business and discover creative solutions to challenges.
Building a strong business network early on is vital for your success. These connections will not only support your business growth and development but also contribute to your well-being as an entrepreneur.

Program structure

  • Duration: Intensive period of approximately 6 weeks
  • Group sessions: 6 x 3 hours
  • Individual sessions: 2–3 x 1-hour sessions
  • Pre-assignments: Practical tasks linked to the coaching themes

What you will gain

The program helps you to:

  • Clarify your business idea and develop a high-quality business plan, including financial calculations
  • Gain new insights and benefit from peer sparring
  • Earn 3 ECTS credits, which can be included in your studies

Themes of the group sessions

  • Starting a business, understanding customers, and the key elements of a business plan and financial calculations
  • Basics of business finance and funding, including pricing strategies
  • Risk management and reverse planning
  • Entrepreneurial skills and time management
  • Fundamentals of customer work and sales for entrepreneurs
  • Pitch Deck and elevator pitch

Apply for the Start - Group Coaching Program

Apply for the Start - Group Coaching Program by choosing a group that suits you and completing the application form. 
Location: Business Joensuu, Coaching Park room (Joensuun Tiedepuisto, Building 3B, 4th floor, Länsikatu 15, 80110 Joensuu). 

  • Group KE26 RY1 – Finnish-speaking, morning group:
    Wednesdays at 9.00 - 12.00: 11.2., 18.2., 25.2., 4.3., 11.3., 18.3.2026.

  • Group KE26 RY2 – Finnish-speaking, afternoon group:
    Tuesdays at 13.30 - 16.30: 10.3., 18.3. (note: Wednesday), 24.3., 31.3., 7.4., 14.4.2026.

  • Group KE26 RY3 – Finnish-speaking, morning group:
    Wednesdays at 9.00 - 12.00: 1.4., 8.4., 15.4., 22.4., 29.4., 6.5.2026.

  • Group KE26 RY4 – English-speaking, morning group:
    Wednesdays at 9.00 - 12.00: 12.5. (note: Tuesday), 20.5., 27.5., 3.6., 10.6., 17.6.2026.

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