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.
