Meet business people from Åmål
Every month you can read here about someone who has moved to Åmål to set up a company or to work for an existing company.
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Name: Anne Begby
Has lived in Åmål seven years with husband and three children, (two daughters, 18, one son, 16). Originally from Norway.
Company: Åmåls städ & hemservice
Cleaning and home service.
Started October, 2005, five employees (2 are German)
Why did you set up your company in Åmål?
My husband an I already lived in Åmål. I was already working for the company when my boss, the owner, decided to retire an asked me if I was interested in buying it. After considering the offer for a very short time, I accepted. I had always been an employee and wanted to take the chance to try something new. It’s fun to have your own business. It’s a lot more flexible. |
How do you find the business climate in Åmål?
The company is keeping me so busy I don’t have time to go to the meetings or seminars that are being offered. But I think Åmål is a good place to have a company. The residents of Åmål have given me a warm welcome.
What advice do you have for those who want to do business here or are thinking about setting up a company here?
There’s a lot of paperwork. It’s important to have a good accountant, then you feel more secure. He or she knows what to do and makes sure that your papers and taxes are done on time. I think that everyone in the service industry has to be especially responsive to what the customer wants. It’s important to be on time and also to have competitive prices. |
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