PROVIDED TO INTERNATIONALIZING COMPANIES Master’s Theses 2012

cooperation, networking The objective of this research was to find out what kinds of services are provided in the southeast of Finland region to the companies seeking entry to foreign markets or starting other international operations, either in Finland or abroad. The research question was how different organizations could develop their services and cooperation. The aim was to discuss the possibilities to increase cooperation in order to save the societal resources. If the provided services are arranged effectively and economically, it saves money in the long run and helps in this weak financial situation when savings are needed everywhere. The commissioner of this study, Cursor Oy, the regional development company, selected 13 organisations as well as suggested the persons inside the organisation. The data was collected by recording the interviews. The services were evaluated as for similarity of functions among the organizations and cooperation development prospects to avoid overlapping while still meeting the customer needs. Approach to this study is objective because the researcher is outsider and orientatio