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The beautiful seaside city of Raahe is located on the northern shores of Finland, It is situated in the Gulf of Bothnia, less than 100km from the town of Oulu. Known locally as the Town of Sea Winds, this small but densely packed city has plenty to offer locals and tourists alike.

Currently home to more than 24,000 residents as of 2021, the city has earned a reputation as one of the most pleasant coastal towns in the entirety of Finland. Despite its small size, Raahe is jam-packed with activities and intricacies that anyone can enjoy.

History of Raahe

The city of Raahe was founded by Per Brahe the Younger, a Swedish Statesman, and Governor General of Finland, in 1649. Count Brahe wanted to build a port in the area for goods to pass through from the northern region. The eventual port town was called 'Salo', before being renamed 'Brahestad' or 'Raahe' in Finnish, in 1652.

Within a few years, the port town became bustling with seafarers and merchants looking to embark on journeys or trade precious goods. Unfortunately, during the Great Northern War of the 18th century, the city was utterly destroyed by Russian invaders, forcing a large part of the population to leave.

When peace was finally established in 1724, the town was reconstructed and in 1791, granted township rights. This was significant as it allowed the city to trade directly with other countries without the need for middlemen.

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Coffee drinking is a human tradition that seems almost as old as time itself. Over the years, many different ways to drink coffee have originated that continue to garner popularity to this day. Here are 7 of the most popular coffee drinks from all around the world.

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The success of every business lies in the kind of people that are hired by the employer. The working capacity of the staff will determine the strength of a business/company. Getting to hire the right people is one of the most challenging aspects of running a business. Over the years, many companies have collapsed because the staff could not key to their employer's goals. 

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Steps on how to find the right business partner

Partnership in business can be challenging and, at the same time, rewarding, but it all depends on the parties involved. Collaboration in business can be a long-term or short term legal or non-legal agreement between two or more parties who come together to form a business structure that will yield profit. There are many places where business partners can likely be met, but the most important thing is to choose the persons that are likely to bear fruit and move the business to heights. 

The following steps are to be considered in looking for the perfect business partner:

Firstly, there are some things to consider within yourself before considering whether or whether not to have a business partner. 

Here are 5 steps to determine if there's need for a business partner.

Entrepreneurs usually make little mistakes, costly enough to make their business crash at an early stage while others might undergo liquidation. For every successful business that needs to thrive, it requires strategic reasoning and analysis to achieve your business goal. As an entrepreneur trying to set up a company, you should know the SWOT analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat) as applicable to the kind of business you are trying to start with, backed up with morale and business plan.