Combat the crisis and prepare for the rebound

08 May 2020

Investment opportunities
Covid-19

Navigating uncertainty is difficult in the best of times. When global crisis hits, collaboration is essential to solve problems as they arise, one by one. Our team of business developers stands ready to help international companies with operations in Skåne and mobilise the best response to the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

We can support your operations in Skåne free of charge , help you overcome disruption and get back on course. On this page we invite you to explore a range of services, provided in close collaboration with Business Sweden:

1. Information & guidance

Getting a bird’s eye view of local business impacts in Sweden as well as available government support for your sector will help you jumpstart the recovery process. We can provide you with:

Updated information on measures taken at the governmental, regional and local level to support companies as they handle the crisis
Overview of Sweden’s economic resilience, key strengths and talent base to underpin your long-term planning
Packaged insights tailored specifically to your industry sector

Government support for business

Don’t let the crisis get in the way of your operations in Sweden. Explore available business support from the Swedish government in this information pack by Business Sweden, ranging from short-time work allowances and sick pay to financial assistance.

Download Government support (pdf)

Interactive tool: The global comparison

Sweden is known for being a global innovation leader with a highly skilled labour force, sophisticated consumers, smooth business procedures, openness to international ownership and a stable economy. Use Business Sweden's interactive tool to benchmark Sweden’s performance in relation to other countries.

Compare Sweden

2. Performing strategic analysis

Sourcing the right data is critical for making informed decisions at every step when responding to Covid-19 impacts. With our support you can analyse the situation and stay ahead of the curve. How we can help:

Adapt your business case in lockstep with the changing situation using facts, statistics and data from Sweden
Reduce operational costs by mapping public programmes on a regular basis
Evaluate your footprint using country-based cost comparisons and analysis

COVID-19 global executive brief

This brief contains data from Business Sweden's 47 offices around the world and in Sweden. It provides you as a business leader with a global perspective on the business impacts of Covid-19 outbreak. Subscribe for weekly updates by Business Sweden here.

Download global executive brief (pdf)

3. Securing supply chains

Rapid response is your key defence against Covid-19 disruption. Our business developers have local expertise and can support your efforts to mitigate risk, avoid downtime and keep supply chains intact – in Skåne and abroad. We can help you:

Respond to changing travel restrictions and border disruption
Reach out to existing Swedish and international stakeholders
Identify new subcontractors and partners at the local level when obstacles occur

Contact us

We can assist you whatever your challenges may be in setting up, running or expanding a successful business in Skåne. Explore all our services here or just contact us directly.