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Based in\u00a0Nakkila,\u00a0Knobbi\u00a0Oy is the result of its founder\u2019s desire to test his potential and the idea to provide a service that is genuinely accessible to small companies.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knobbi Oy\u2019s founder, Tommi Dahlroos<\/strong>, is an experienced data specialist who has been an entrepreneur since 2021. Knobbi Oy, which was originally created on the basis of another business idea, helps small and medium-sized companies use data in business management. Knobbi has turned data repository activities into software as a service (SaaS), which makes knowledge-based management tools available to small companies without heavy deployment projects. The service makes it possible to use data in a practical manner that\u2019s fit for everyday business operations, bringing results quickly and not with a delay of years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Tommi, he was driven by the desire to build something meaningful.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI wanted to use my expertise differently from what I had done before. I decided to see how far my potential could take me. In general, it is important to find your own way of doing things in this field. They way I see it, your work should focus on the benefits to your customers and not with technology in your mind only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting started with the support from an Enterprise Agency\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When Tommi was getting started, he was supported by the Uusyrityskeskus Enter Satakunta, whose advisor advised him how to start a business and refine his business idea. According to Business Development Coordinator Jari Keinonen<\/strong>, Tommi is a prime example of an entrepreneur whose determination has taken him from an idea to running a successful business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jari sees that Tommi and Knobbi\u2019s strengths lie in extensive experience, innovativeness and curiosity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTommi has this natural drive to develop and learn. Moreover, Knobbi has a strong team, and the team members support each other and take the company forward\u201d, Jari explains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Tommi, the services of the Enterprise Agency have been valuable especially at the beginning when there was some uncertainty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen you have a lot of information and new things to learn, it is important that you have someone to turn to. Mentoring and discussions helped me see what entrepreneurship requires\u201d, Tommi says.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to running a business, Tommi emphasises the importance of working together.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI cannot stress how important it is to have a good accountant and a good partner. It is important to have someone with whom you can share the good times and the bad times.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tommi also points out that it\u2019s OK if you don\u2019t have all the skills yet when you first get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon’t be afraid if you don’t know everything. You can learn everything and ask for help. If you want to succeed, don\u2019t be afraid to reach out to others.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next target: Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Knobbi is growing steadily, and it now employs four people.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur goal is to grow into a nationwide knowledge-based management partner and then expand to Europe. We want to give small companies access to the same tools that larger companies use\u201d, Tommi explains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jari sees Knobbi\u2019s development as an indication of what competence and cooperation can achieve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKnobbi is a culmination of modern entrepreneurship at its best, or the courage to try something, find networks and do things together. Knobbi is an excellent example of how growth can be created.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tommy sums up the core idea of entrepreneurship as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe freedom to learn, experiment and build something of your own is the best reward. And being able to do it all with a great team. That is what makes it worth it to get out of bed every day.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Based in\u00a0Nakkila,\u00a0Knobbi\u00a0Oy is the result of its founder\u2019s desire to test his potential and the idea to provide a service that is genuinely accessible to small companies.\u00a0\u00a0 Knobbi Oy\u2019s founder, Tommi Dahlroos, is […]","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17528,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":2,"footnotes":""},"categories":[269],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17558","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entrepreneur-stories"],"yoast_head":"\nGrowth with data - Uusyrityskeskus<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/uusyrityskeskus.fi\/en\/entrepreneur-stories\/growth-with-data\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Growth with data - 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