Pienyritys
Pienyritys is Finnish for small enterprise and is used to describe businesses at the lower end of the size spectrum. In Finnish statistics and policy, pienyritys usually refers to micro- and small-sized firms, many of which are privately owned and independently run. The term is commonly invoked in discussions of entrepreneurship, economic policy, and access to support programs.
Definitions and scale: In international usage, SMEs are defined by the number of employees and by turnover
Ownership and structure: Pienyritykset are frequently owner-managed, including sole traders and family-owned businesses. They are often
Role and policy: They are central to employment and regional economies, providing services, trade, and skilled
Challenges: Common challenges include financing, administrative burden, competition from larger firms, and the need to adopt