I’ve been producing events since the early 1990s—in many different roles and across a wide range of productions. One of the most important has been the family-friendly classic and hobby car event Big Wheels – The Summer Meet in Pieksämäki, which has been part of my life since 2002. Over the years, Big Wheels has … Read more
It’s easy to blame globalization, online shopping, and cheap shipping for the disappearance of brick-and-mortar stores. But honestly, the biggest culprit is often staring back at us in the mirror — we, the consumers. Many of us walk into a local shop to test a product, feel the quality, and ask the salesperson for extra … Read more
It’s easy to understand the frustration of Finnish Teboil franchise owners. For years, they’ve built their businesses, served customers, paid taxes, and created jobs. Now their livelihoods are at risk — not because of any mistake of their own, but because of a geopolitical storm. From a human point of view, that feels deeply unfair. … Read more
Events are an important part of many municipalities’ identity and sense of community. They bring people together, offer things to do, and make life more enjoyable. Farmers’ markets, summer festivals, and cultural evenings are valuable moments in everyday life — experiences that can’t be measured in money. From an economic perspective, however, their impact is … Read more
In the events industry, you often hear stories about endless workdays in the weeks leading up to an event, sleepless nights, and how—through sheer grit and sweat—the team somehow managed to pull it off. Cables were still being laid at the venue right up until sunrise, but in the end the event was a success. … Read more
Have you noticed the explosion of success stories on LinkedIn promising that anyone can earn hundreds of thousands a year by selling their expertise through courses and webinars? In recent years, a phenomenon called expert entrepreneurship has emerged — a blend of personal branding, the education business, and social media marketing. The storyline often follows … Read more
The American car hobby is a phenomenon you can both see and hear—one that brings much more than shiny chrome and the rumble of a V8 from decades past. First arriving in Finland around the turn of the ’60s and ’70s, the pastime has grown from young men tinkering in home garages into a vibrant … Read more
The future of business and working life is built on diversity – not only as a value, but as a foundation for sustainable success. One underused resource lies in students at specialized vocational schools who require significant, tailored support. They may not fit the traditional employee mold, but in the right roles and with the … Read more
Digitalization, rapidly evolving job roles, and a shortage of skilled workers are pushing companies to rethink how they recruit and organize work. In many workplaces, the day-to-day reality is fragmentation: tasks pile up on individual employees to the point where efficiency is lost in the rush. At the same time, vocational special education schools are … Read more
Let’s set aside the popular topic of change management for a moment and focus on the current challenges of leadership and supervisory work amidst ongoing changes. How can leaders navigate rapidly evolving work environments? Leadership has always been a cornerstone of success in businesses and organizations. However, the significance and methods of leadership and supervisory … Read more