The 5-day corporate training has started at the clothing manufacturer "Legia" OOD - the town of Rakovski on the topic "Management, organization and leadership", organized by SFB Capital Market AD. The clothing manufacturer Legia Ltd. was established in 1975 and is currently part of the Belgian Caroline Biss Group, which produces maverick, men's and children's clothing for several Belgian boutiques and designer brands - members of the "Antwerp Six". The enterprise provides work for more than 250 qualified personnel. For 2022, the company reports BGN 14.3 million in revenue.
Source: Capital market (16.04.2024)

The Ministry of Innovation and Growth has opened the candidacy process for the implementation of innovations in Bulgarian companies with a budget of BGN 293.4 million. This is the first budget since It is the program "Implementation of innovations in enterprises", which has a total budget of about 3 billion. BGN for the current period until 2027. Micro, small and medium-sized companies with up to 499 employees from various economic backgrounds can apply. The minimum amount of the gratuitous financial aid will be BGN 50,000, and the maximum amount will be differentiated according to the size of the companies. Micro and small enterprises will be able to apply for up to BGN 500,000, and medium-sized companies with up to 499 employees - for up to BGN 800,000. The financing will be from 20% to 50% of the total amount of the project, depending on the selection mode of assistance, the category of the enterprise and the place of execution of the request. The proposals must be related to the implementation of innovation in one of the five thematic areas of the Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialization: "Informatics and ICT", "Mestronics and Mic Electronics", "Healthy Life, Bioeconomics and Biotechnologies Index", "Advanced Technologies in Creative and recreational industries" and "Clean technologies, circular and low-carbon economy". The funds will finance the implementation of product innovations (goods or services) or innovations in business processes, through the acquisition of long-term material and non-material assets. The costs of consulting and support groups for innovations will also be covered, such as: protection of industrial property, provision of access to databases and libraries, provision of It is on the orders of laboratories for the prediction of researches, measurements and tests. Initial proposals can be submitted until January 31, 2024. For the preparation of project proposals, you can contact SFB Capital Market JSC
Source: Capital market (03.11.2023)

BIC Capital Market Ltd offers on its page http://beis.bia-bg.com/index.php?p=generalmeeting a new free information service - "Upcoming general meetings of Bulgarian joint-stock companies". Dynamic access to information about the upcoming general meetings in the next 7 days is provided, as well as information about important decisions included in their agenda, such as: changes in the name, statute, capital, management bodies, the state of the company, etc. The information is useful for shareholders, investors, partners, competitors, etc. More detailed information about a subscription to use the full package of services can be found here - http://beis.bia-bg.com/index.php?p=fmsubs
Source: Capital market (06.07.2023)

Companies can receive up to BGN 500,000 for innovations The Ministry of Innovation and Growth is expected to open the new measure "Development of Innovations in Enterprises" within days. With a budget of BGN 127 million, the procedure aims to provide a mechanism for the creation of innovations in five thematic areas - Informatics and ICT; Mechatronics and microelectronics; Healthy living, bioeconomy and biotechnology industries; New technologies in creative and recreational industries; Clean technologies, circular and low-carbon economy. Eligible applicants under the scheme will again be micro, small, medium (SME) and small mid-cap companies (companies with up to 499 employees). Large enterprises will also be able to apply, but only if they partner with micro, small or medium-sized companies. The main costs that will be eligible are for staff remuneration, purchase of necessary materials and consumables, as well as external services for the development of the innovation product and depreciation of equipment. The grant can be up to BGN 500,000, and the percentage of support is up to 60% of the estimated costs (depending on the category of the enterprise). The maximum period of implementation will be 18 months. Project proposals of innovative enterprises will receive more points if they have a better profit margin and added value. Another important condition is that the candidates also have demonstrable experience in the development of innovations. They should ensure that the company's annual report reflects past innovation experience by completing the often-overlooked, optional, self-titled statements on research and innovation activity.
Source: Capital (08.06.2023)

Bulgarian enterprises will receive BGN 180 million for the transition to a circular economy After confirmation by the European Commission, it is expected that a new program will be opened to finance businesses to support their transition to a circular economy. The measure is in implementation of the green transition and circular economy program under the Recovery and Sustainability Plan and has a budget of BGN 180 million. The funds are aimed at micro, small, medium and large enterprises from the production sector. The minimum amount of aid is BGN 70,000. Micro enterprises can receive aid with a maximum amount of BGN 350,000, small ones - BGN 550,000, medium ones - BGN 750,000, and large ones - up to BGN 1,000,000. Condition for all their activity is related to the processing industry. The funds from the program can be spent on the purchase of machinery, equipment and specialized software for the production process.
Source: BTA (08.06.2023)

Professional training and consulting are essential for development and success in today's global and dynamic business. Over the past 20 years, BIC Capital Market Ltd. has assumed the obligation and responsibility of representing REFA-Germany in the field of professional training and consulting in Bulgaria. With more than 30 basic courses held during this period and more than 350 specialists trained, we have the justified self-confidence and experience that I have left a significant mark on the successful development of modern Bulgarian industry. The trainings were conducted by REFA licensed teachers in different cities in the country (Sofia, Stara Zagora, Pleven, Gotse Delchev, Cherven Bryag, Plovdiv, Yambol and Pazardzhik), which allowed many specialists from different regions and from different businesses to take part in the trainings and to benefit from the useful knowledge and acquired practical skills. The Federal Union - REFA (Association for Labor Organization and Enterprise Development - Germany) is a world-renowned and recognized leader specializing in process management and increasing work productivity by developing innovative methods and tools that help companies achieve more great efficiency and success in your work. REFA is among the largest private educational and retraining institutions in Europe in the field of work process research and production organization. REFA focuses on the entire value chain in a manufacturing enterprise. Thus, the REFA methodology deals with all areas of: Industrial Engineering; Management of working hours; The systems of labor remuneration; Planning and management; Quality management systems; Logistics (marketing, production and supplies), Costing; The economic and technical processing of data and their management; Development of personnel and production organization, etc. The joint work of BIC with REFA allowed the Bulgarian specialists and production enterprises to benefit from this valuable knowledge derived from the practice of the leading companies in Europe, applying them in their spheres of activity. The REFA-training courses offered by BIC in Bulgaria cover a wide range of topics and knowledge that provide concrete knowledge and skills that can be immediately applied at work. Informative and practical, they address the needs and challenges of the modern business environment. The basic purpose of any training is: presentation of methods and ways to optimize the efficiency of company management; increasing the qualifications of those participating in the course; obtaining knowledge for independent design and optimization of work processes; improvement of leadership skills and organization of work groups. A huge advantage and benefit for every participant in the trainings is the acquisition of knowledge about: ways to standardize working hours; the approaches for preparing documentation for determining the requirements for workers and their motivation; organization of the workplace - anthropometry and working tools; the methods of differentiation and organization of pay; costing methods. The direct benefit for the enterprises is the opportunity to receive trained teams of graduates who can practically help to: achieving effective and efficient organization of the production process; achievement of ergonomic and efficient labor formation; objective and accurate rationing of work; systematic development and implementation of new labor structures, such as work in groups, etc. You can get more detailed information about the training itself to explore the possibilities and the conditions to join for the construction of a more productive and successful business environment at: http://www.refa.bia-bg.com/index. php. The upcoming training, for which candidates can still register for participation, will be held in Sofia from October 30 to November 29, 2023 and is an excellent opportunity for Bulgarian entrepreneurs, experts and specialists to expand their knowledge and practical skills related to REFA and the process approach. BIC Capital Market Ltd. also offers professional consulting related to REFA methods and tools. The team of experts provides quality consulting and support to companies that want to implement the productive approach and improve their work. Personalized consulting focuses on the needs of each organization, helping them achieve optimal results and successful development. For these 20 years, BIC and REFA have become a pivot in the field of professional training and consulting in Bulgaria. With its trainings, consultations and cooperation with REFA , BIC supports the business environment in its pursuit of increasing efficiency and achieving optimal results. Special thanks to the entire team of licensed teachers who continue to make this training possible for Bulgaria: Prof. Marin Marinov, Mariyan Terziyski, Damyan Stanev, Anton Petrov and all those who contributed over the years: Lucia Ilieva, Penka Spasova, Eng. Hristo Dylgerov, And those who chose, trusted and entrusted BIC Capital Market Ltd. with this responsible activity are people who won our gratitude forever: eng. Tosho Kirov and of course, the then Chairman of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce - Bozhidar Danev. Thank you and let's move on! Zhechko Dimitrov – Manager of BIC Capital Market Ltd.
Source: Capital market (22.05.2023)

In 2022, the Bulgarian perfumery and cosmetics industry reports growth in the production, sales, import and export of a large part of the products: perfumes and toilet waters, toothpastes and oral hygiene preparations, shows the overview annual analysis of SFB Capital Market AD for the development of the sector. There is a decrease in the production of toilet soaps and hair care products. An alarming collapse was reported in the production of rose oil - almost 2 times, while the overall growth in the production of essential oils was mainly due to the other essential oils (excluding rose and lavender oil). The foreign trade of the "Perfume and Cosmetics" sub-sector in 2022 will increase, reaching 788.1 million euros. The foreign trade balance is positive, decreasing by EUR 34.5 million compared to 2021, but compared to 2017, the decrease is EUR 36.9 million or 10 times. For additional information and orders: http://sfb.bia-bg.com
Source: Capital market (22.05.2023)

In the city of Vratsa, the 4-day practical training of 8 employees of MD Electronic Ltd. on the topic: "Timekeeping of working, dispersed and preparatory-closing time" was successfully completed. The participants in the training acquired theoretical and practical skills at their workplaces in timekeeping and standardization during working hours. The training was conducted by a qualified consultant of SFB Capital Market AD. For more information and training requests, you can contact: sfb@bia-bg.com or phone 02/9803853.
Source: Company information (13.01.2023)

In October, the second measure under the Recovery and Sustainability Plan under the Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIR) will open. It has a budget of BGN 30.6 million and is for cyber security and solutions in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT). According to it, Bulgarian companies can receive grants from BGN 3,000 to BGN 20,000, and co-financing will not be required. The funds will be able to cover costs for creating corporate websites, mobile applications, online stores, digital marketing, customer relations, business analytics systems, online employee training and web-based services for information sharing platforms and intranets .
Source: Capital market (29.09.2022)

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the country can now apply for grants for the purchase of equipment and software for the development of new production lines and products. A total of BGN 260 million will be invested in Bulgarian business under the "Technological Modernization" measure. It is the first under the National Recovery and Sustainability Plan and will be implemented by the General Directorate "European Competitiveness Funds" at the Ministry of Innovation and Growth. The minimum amount of the grant under the program is BGN 35,000. The maximum is differentiated depending on the size and needs of the companies. If they are micro, they can claim a maximum of BGN 180,000. The ceiling for small ones is BGN 350,000, and for medium ones – BGN 700,000. The funds can be used to buy, for example, machines with automated control, robots or systems for digital control of the processes. Co-financing is up to 50%. The deadline for submitting the projects is two months - until September 21, 2022 inclusive. This is done entirely electronically through the ISUN 2020 system, in which a new module for NPVU was developed.
Source: 24 chasa (25.07.2022)