What happens if the accounting is done incorrectly?
A Guide for New Entrepreneurs Series Admin 21st April, 2026 What happens if accounting is done incorrectly? Many entrepreneurs handle their accounting on the side. It's done when there's time or it's handed over to someone else without them becoming more familiar with it. This is completely understandable, as few people start a business for the sheer joy of doing accounts. Yet, accounting is one of a company's most important [...]
How does automation reduce accounting costs?
A New Entrepreneur's Guide - Series Admin 31 March 2026 How does automation reduce accounting costs? Automation is often perceived as a technological innovation, but in practice, it is above all a way to reduce manual work. The less time spent on routines, the fewer costs are incurred. One of the biggest areas for savings is the processing of purchase invoices. When invoices arrive directly into the system as e-invoices, they no longer need to be scanned or saved […]
5 signs that your accounts need updating
New Entrepreneur's Guide Series Amanda Hotanen March 27, 2026 Need to update your accounting? Identify 5 signs that your business's financial management is no longer supporting growth 1. You don't know your business's financial situation in real time. If you have to guess how much cash is actually in the account or make decisions based on old figures, your financial management is not supporting your business enough. 2. Constantly looking for receipts and [...]
Electronic financial management or traditional accounting?
New Entrepreneur's Guide Julia 12 March, 2026 Electronic financial management or traditional accounting Financial management is one of the main pillars of business. When accounting works, entrepreneurs can focus on sales, customer work and growth. When it's not, time is spent looking for receipts, sorting out confusion and stressing out. At some point, many entrepreneurs wonder whether it's worth it to move to electronic financial management or stick with the traditional model. [...]
When is it worth outsourcing your accounting?
New Entrepreneur's Guide series Juha Saari 16 December, 2025 When is it worth outsourcing your accounting? Accounting is a legal obligation for every company and association, and there is no way to avoid it. Many new entrepreneurs wonder in the early stages of their business whether it is worth doing the bookkeeping themselves or outsourcing it to a professional. Outsourcing accounting is not just a solution for large companies - on the contrary, it is often particularly useful for [...]
Case: How electronic financial management saved me 5 hours a month - customer story
Current Issues and Expertise Series Juha Saari 9 December, 2025 Case: How electronic financial management saved me 5 hours a month - customer story When I run a small service business, every hour counts. Especially an hour that I could use for invoicing, sales or even just plain free time. In the past, I felt that financial management ate up an inordinate amount of my working week: looking for receipts, approving [...]
How do changes in EU and tax legislation affect small businesses? - An expert's view
Current Issues and Expertise Series Juha Saari 2 December, 2025 How do changes in EU and tax legislation affect small business? - Expert's view Changes in EU and tax legislation affect all businesses, but especially small businesses, for whom administrative obligations can mean significant additional work. The reforms coming into force in 2026, both at EU level and in Finland, will affect reporting, taxes and financial management requirements. In this expert insight, we reveal which changes [...]
Where should a start-up entrepreneur look for funding? - Tips and options
New entrepreneur's guide series Juha Saari 25 November, 2025 Where should a new entrepreneur look for funding? - Tips and options Starting a business often requires more capital than many people initially think. Even if the business idea is strong and the plan is clear, you still need money for things like equipment, marketing, working capital and possible initial purchases. Fortunately, there are many financing options available for a start-up entrepreneur - as long as [...]
How often should the accounts be monitored? - How to avoid surprises
Practical tips for entrepreneurs in financial management series Juha Saari 18 November, 2025 How often should you monitor your accounts? - How to avoid surprises Accounting is not just a legal obligation - it is an important tool for financial forecasting and decision making. Many entrepreneurs only keep track of their accounts when a tax return or financial statement is approaching. Then surprises are almost inevitable: cash flow fluctuates, taxes come [...]
What will change in financial management in 2026? Government tax reforms from an entrepreneur's perspective
Current Issues and Expertise Series Juha Saari 26 September, 2025 What will change in financial management in 2026? Government tax reforms from an entrepreneur's perspective 2026 will bring several significant tax changes that will directly affect both individuals and businesses in terms of taxation and financial management. Many of the reforms aim to broaden the tax base - i.e. tax cuts will be financed by reducing deductions. Here is a brief overview of what the Finnish government has decided [...]