Who is light entrepreneurship suited for?

Are you considering entrepreneurship but don't want to jump straight into full-time business? Or do you want to earn extra income alongside your studies or day job? Light entrepreneurship is a risk-free way to invoice for your work without your own company or a Y-tunnus (Business ID), and it suits almost anyone, regardless of background or age.

Here are four typical situations light entrepreneurship suits perfectly:

1. You're considering entrepreneurship and want to test your business idea

You want to find out if there's demand for your service before setting up an official company. You can test your idea without any setup costs or bureaucracy. If things take off, you can later move on to becoming a sole trader (toiminimi).

2. You take on occasional gigs or side jobs

You've received an offer for a single project, or you want to do extra work in the evenings and on weekends. Do the work, create an invoice in the Truster app, and send it to your customer. You don't need to think about employer contributions or insurance – we take care of them for you. The money lands in your account as pay, and your customer gets an official invoice.

3. You're studying or retired

You want to gain valuable work experience or keep your skills sharp in a flexible way. Invoice for your work whenever it suits you - light entrepreneurship flexes around your life situation. You decide your own workload and schedule. You build up work experience and networks without committing to any fixed costs.

4. You want to create your own job

You know your craft and want to decide for yourself who you work for and when: become a light entrepreneur and sell your expertise to the customers you choose. You operate like an entrepreneur, but at Truster we're your "back office," taking care of the paperwork. You have full freedom to decide the content and pricing of your work.

What's required of you?

Just be yourself! We take care of the bureaucracy, but we recommend that you also keep your own records of the work you've done and your income. This gives you a good feel for how your business is running.

Who can't be a light entrepreneur?

Light entrepreneurship isn't suited to licensed fields (such as restaurants) or large-scale trade in goods. It also requires initiative when it comes to finding customers.