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Poles cope well with the specificity of the Norwegian market. As the business owners themselves point out, the biggest inconvenience at the beginning is the language barrier and the distrust of the Norwegians. However, an increasing number of entrepreneurs from Poland deal with these issues, thanks to which they achieve business success.
Polish companies that have achieved success
There was a lot of media coverage about Torpol, which opened its Torpol Norge branch in Norway. They deal with construction in the field of railway infrastructure, and they started their expansion into this market in 2010. So far, they have won and implemented investments in the amount exceeding PLN 100 million. So far, the company has operated mainly in Oslo and Bergen.
The share of Polish companies in Norway's GDP
According to statistical data, Polish enterprises generated over EUR 1,3 billion of direct foreign investments. The largest investors include, among others Lotos Exploration & Production Norge AS, PGNiG Norway and Solaris Bus & Coach SA It is also estimated that there are still 1400 companies registered in the NUF form.
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Entrepreneurial Polish Diaspora
Poland constitutes the largest national minority in Norway. He also demonstrates extraordinary entrepreneurship. Officially, no one keeps statistical data, but unofficially it is said that there are as many as 40. enterprises registered by Poles. According to the president of the Polish Connection consulting company, Aleksandra F. Eriksen, over 4 were registered only with the help of her services. Polish companies. It is worth noting that not everyone needs such services. A good knowledge of Norwegian is enough to go through this process on your own, because it is not complicated.
What do Poles do in Norway?
Polish entrepreneurs usually operate on the basis of a sole proprietorship. This is due to the specific nature of the services they provide. To a large extent, they perform construction works, in particular, such as: tiling, painting, general construction and related to electrical installations. There are also hairdressers, beauticians, photographers, doctors, dentists, psychologists and many others.
What can Polish companies count on in Norway?
As mentioned above, the biggest barriers for those starting a business on the Norwegian market are primarily knowledge of the language, as well as the initial distrust of the locals. However, if someone manages to break through them, you can count on a larger margin that can be obtained. This is due to the Norwegian mentality. When participating in public tenders, for example, the price criterion is not decisive. The quality of the services provided, as well as the technologies used when providing services, are of great importance.
Is it worth entering the Norwegian market?
Considering the greater wealth of the Norwegians, this is an attractive expansion direction for Polish entrepreneurs. You can get better prices than in your home country. However, it is worth being aware that gaining an attractive market position and building trust in the business environment may take several months. Therefore, such expansion is recommended to those companies that have capital, thanks to which they will not lose financial liquidity in the first period of operation. It is also recommended for those Poles who have been living in Norway for some time and have managed to get to know the local business realities well, on the one hand, and build their brand on the other.
