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In the new issue of Lider: Croatian companies are swimming in cash

The amount of money in company accounts has doubled since the recession and now amounts to around 60 billion kuna. Companies use it, for example, to pay off debts, finance current operations, distribute dividends, and protect against the consequences of crises, such as the one in Agrokor. Few are saving it for a new investment cycle, reveals Tin Bašić.

IMF’s Trap: The Thesis of Overvaluation of Production Favors American Interests

The overestimated importance of production is merely a statement of the obvious in the case of developed countries where the growth of services is an inevitable consequence of economic development. However, when it comes to underdeveloped countries, including Croatia, this logic is questionable and lacks sufficient historical confirmation, writes Vanja Figenwald.

Ivica Katavić: I work from seven to three because there is no amount of money for which I would leave my life in the office

The chairman of the Supervisory Board of KTC was interviewed by Vanessa Katanović and Manuela Tašler, who speak for Lider about trust in family business, competition, investments…

Croatian Professions of the Future: Waiter, Maid, Trader, Cook, Cleaner

While politicians are full of promises about favoring STEM and high technology, in Croatia, the most sought-after jobs are lower-paid service professions in tourism, which further encourages the emigration of the ‘rest of Croatia’, reveals Sergej Abramov.

Mario Žižek bases his business success on his five managerial postulates

The CEO of Addiko Bank highlights five components for successful business management: a clear strategy, open communication, collaboration, constant listening to the needs of employees and clients, and the dedicated engagement of each individual, writes Ana Gavranić.

>>>New issue of Lider: Croatian professions of the future

Vertiv: A discreet company in Zagorje builds data centers for the whole world

The story of Croatian success in creating top-notch technological solutions has long managed to remain a well-kept secret. This is likely partly due to the sensitive nature of the work that involves data protection, writes Željka Laslavić.

Sarapa and Smiljanić: The Open Me armchair from Koprivnica conquers Adriatic hotels

Zdravko Sarapa and Nenad Smiljanić, an architect and a builder, founded Forma biro in Koprivnica back in 1994. Initially, they were engaged in design and construction, and when they entered the tourism sector more intensively, they expanded their activities. To provide clients with a complete service from designing the building to furnishing the interior, they began designing furniture as well. Thus, the Open Me brand was born, a pull-out armchair-bed, writes Kata Pranić.

Interesting insights from Lider’s Smart Cities 2018 conference, how eInvoice will function and what it will mean for public procurement and competitiveness, and many other interesting topics await you in the new printed or digital issue of Lider.

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