Starting a Business
Strukturum is a very effective business start-up support organization and is based in the Jokkmokk Municipality. Strukturum was created to be at the forefront of the local business community, to provide expertise in key areas and help strengthen the economic situation in the region of Jokkmokks Municipality.
Vattenfall AB, the Municipality of Jokkmokk and Sparbanken Nords Enterprise Foundation own and operate the business enterprise organization, Strukturum in Jokkmokk AB. Jokkmokks Municipality provides Strukturum with a full mandate to operate and develop this business enterprise support work.
Jokkmokks Municipality has a diverse economy which includes tourism, small and medium sized companies, service industries and the Sami culture and associated businesses. The wide range of industries in operation, provide a sound base for the future development of the Municipality.
The Adventure Tourism Industry, Sami Culture, innovative ideas and the ‘Extreme Weather Testing’ businesses are all important to the Municipality and will be treated as priorities with good prospects for further development. The private sector is growing at an impressive pace in the Municipality and in relation to the population the number of small to medium sized businesses is high.
There are nearly 400 registered companies in the Municipality and several of them export their products with great success. You will find modern commercial premises, fast and secure communication systems and many business courses at your disposal here in Jokkmokk. Are you thinking of starting your own business and need someone to bounce your ideas off?
If so, we would like to invite you to visit the Strukturum office and give them the opportunity to let you know how they can help you with your business. Download a useful pdf brochure on starting your own business - here.
Strukturum offers help with ...
• business plans and budget estimates
• finding the right contacts in local authorities & government
• applications for assistance with funding and finance
• introduction and continued contact with financiers
• coaching and mentoring support
• assistance with local issues
• organising company specific training
• supporting business with market analysis and export issues
• starting a business as a resident foreign national