Most companies don’t notice that working capital is a problem – until it already is. Do any of these situations sound familiar? You’re growing and selling more, yet cash feels tight. A major customer has negotiated longer payment terms, and what used to be enough no longer is. Meanwhile, you need to build up inventory […]
Corporate sustainability has transitioned from preparation phase to a period of direct implementation.
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, which entered into application in March 2021, was designed to bring transparency to how financial products integrate environmental and social considerations. In practice, however, it has led to something different: an unofficial labelling system built around Articles 6, 8 and 9. This framework was never envisioned by the European Commission and has since […]
A frank conversation between founders and finance professionals who’ve collectively seen hundreds of startups navigate the messy phase between “we just got funded” and “we actually need a finance function.” Based on a live panel at Maria 01, Helsinki — hosted by Finnish Startup Community and Greenstep. Panelists: Teemu Myllymäki, Co-Founder & CEO, Measurlabs […]
The path toward proactive decision-making analytics is a process, one that takes time, patience, and a commitment to continuous learning. It often begins when a company recognises the need to change how it operates. Perhaps the old reporting practices no longer cut it, or the business environment has shifted to the point where decision-makers need […]
The dashboard is just the beginning Many organisations already have polished dashboards and BI views that surface information clearly and help make sense of the big picture. These tools are undeniably useful. They provide a clear view of what has been happening and how different parts of the business are performing. Even so, it’s worth […]
Our expert Pyry Lamminen explores how SMEs can genuinely harness data and make better-informed decisions.
Morning light filtered through the windows of Westmanska Palatset as a group of leaders gathered at Greenstep’s Stockholm office to reflect on one of the most pressing questions of our time: how do you actually get people, AI, and data to work together for the success of a company? The event was full, and so […]
The business landscape in 2026 is not asking leaders to adapt gradually; it is demanding a fundamental rethink of how organisations learn, operate and create value. Several clear themes are emerging across finance, people, sustainability, and strategy that every leader should be aware of.