ok, let's try this then - i need to talk to someone knowledgeable about starting a cooperative in Finland, please help? anyone?

pls boost for visibility (this is really important!)

@lashman I'm pretty sure I have at least one follower in Finland.

This makes me think a geographically targeted boost - for those that choose to advertise their region - would be useful. Failing that I guess we just use tags.

#finland

@enmodo yeah, i'm hoping to gets boosted far enough for someone relevant to the question to actually see it, haha :) thank you, though, i seriously appreciate it! 

@lashman

I cant wait for the punch line, but while we wait:
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How to set up a coop in Finland.

https://www.suomi.fi/company/starting-a-business/forms-of-enterprise/guide/cooperative/setting-up-cooperative

Setting up a coop in Finland.
https://startcooperative.pellervo.fi/

@kevinrns there is no punchline, it's a serious question! :) and thank you for the links, but i already read all of the online stuff, now i need to talk to an actual person because i still have questions :) still, appreciate the links, thank you! :)

@lashman

Good luck! Thank you for building mutual respect into your plans for the future. We're humans, we learn best when we're laughing.

@kevinrns thank you so much, i really appreciate it! :)
@lashman have you tried LinkedIn? I have ~ zero Finnish lawyer followers here, but I do on LI and would re-share it there.
@luis_in_brief i don't really have an account on linkedin, unfortunately :(
@lashman I've never done such a thing but I could try finding out things for you if you need.
@nicd oh wow, thank you! :) basically - i'm looking for someone i can chat with about this sort of stuff, because i have a few questions, and i just need someone i can talk to who knows about this stuff
@lashman Well, I will fail the last criteria. But I can try to find out, or ask around. In case you don't find a direct expert on the subject matter. :)
@nicd thank you so much, for real! :)
@adelgado i've already read all of those, yes :) now i just need to talk to an actual person who knows about this stuff because i still have questions :) thank you for the link, though!
@lashman I can possibly put you in touch with Tommy Ullgren who knows about these things. Would need to check with him.
@Setok i would seriously appreciate that! thank you so much!!! :D
@lashman remind me if you don’t hear back!
@Setok will do, thank you again! 
@lashman I've founded two Finnish co-ops so far, but it was a while ago (specifically, 2000 and 2004). One of them (Sange) is still functioning and I'm the chair of the board. I'd be happy to help you.
@elfbiter yes, i've already read through all of this (and the guide on Pellervo), but now i need a "real person" to talk to about this, because i still have questions :) but thank you for the link! :D
@lashman if this request is game related I can suggest reaching out to Joakim Achrén over at: https://www.elitegamedevelopers.com/
Elite Game Developers

Online Resource For Gaming Founders.

Elite Game Developers
@corpomancer unfortunately not, but thank you for the link! :)
@lashman Hiya! Ran a co-op with some friends for a few years and just last year transitioned to an llc type company. Not an expert by any stretch but I do have some fresh experience with this stuff. I'll gladly answer any questions I can.

@lashman

https://pellervo.fi/

Found on the international cooperative alliance website : https://ica.coop/en/our-members/search-our-members

@arthru thank you so much, i'll check those out! :)