Children, pets, lack of time, energy or desire – maintaining impeccable order and cleanliness in the home is usually a mirage for which we all yearn but rarely manage to achieve. In the office and workspaces it is even more challenging, as finding a reliable and high-quality professional service at a price that does not upset the accountant can be difficult.
Is it possible for business trips to be smooth, comfortable and cost efficient regardless of their goal, scale and destination? If you have ever organized business travel, your skepticism is entirely natural. Roundtrip is the global solution that makes seamless business travel possible. The ground breaking service covers every step of the process – from ticket and hotel bookings to invoicing. It is now available to companies and professionals based in Bulgaria thanks to Inna Marinova, Country Manager of Roundtrip.
Tanya Kosseva-Boshova has over 20 years of executive experience in the commercial real estate market across Southeast Europe. She is the Managing Director of Lion's Head, a real estate investment and asset management platform specializing in prime office and logistics properties across Central and Eastern Europe. The company is part of AG Capital Group.
We live in times when businesses must constantly explore new territories in order to continue growing. Gergana Obbova, co-founder of the printing services company GPTS Print Shop, knows this very well. Over the years, the company she leads has mastered the art of constant change to perfection. Every year, it continues to offer new solutions that meet the needs of an increasingly digitalised society. Walking the fine line between traditional products such as packaging and printed advertising and the demands of the digital environment is a real challenge.
From strategic creative direction to brand building and website development, to social media marketing designed to deliver measurable results, Awesomesauce is a trusted partner for businesses that want to stand out in today's rapidly changing world. The founders of this boutique marketing agency, Elena Kaneva and Victoria Karoleva, seamlessly combine the competence and expertise they have developed across both the Bulgarian and international markets with a clear vision for applying it across a range of companies, from startups to established brands.
From her very first steps as a qualified lawyer and mediator with a focus on civil law, lawyer Darina Emilova made a strong statement both as a person and as a professional. She opened her own law office and devoted an important part of her time to social causes.
Why and how did you choose to start your career with an independent practice instead of being part of a larger law firm?
Every young professional who considers whether to join the family company or take a risk in unfamiliar waters finds the answer for themselves. In the case of Mariya Dimitrova, the decision to join the management of the family printing house Right Pack Ltd did not come in a single day. After graduating in Hotel Management from the prestigious Hotelschool The Hague in the Netherlands, she built a successful career in the hospitality industry and worked in several European countries.
Tanya Staneva is a certified public accountant and managing partner at Staneva CPA. She has over 15 years of experience in financial audit, strategic financial consulting and building systems for internal control and risk management.
Which leadership trait helps you the most in creating a company that provides top-quality accounting and auditing services?
In a world defined by turbulent change, Gichka Arnaoudova is dedicated to helping businesses to turn instability into progress. As the Head of Bancassurance and Key Partners at Allianz Bulgaria, she has in-depth knowledge of the worlds of business and insurance, and knows how to combine strategic foresight with operational discipline, enabling clients to thrive.
Borislava Baltadzhieva's professional journey in Carlsberg Bulgaria began in 2019, when she became brand manager of the legendary Shumensko. Three years later, her enthusiasm and achievements secured her the position of senior brand manager for Shumensko. In this role, Borislava delivered a number of successful projects. She repositioned Shumensko, launched a series of innovations such as 100% Malt and Author's Brew and successfully developed young talent within the team.
More effective, sparing and accessible medicines and therapies: millions of patients around the world now have a chance for a better life and health thanks to the solutions of the biopharmaceutical company MSD. Thirty years ago the company opened a representation in Bulgaria as well. Its managing director, Milena Organdzhieva, took up the position in the pandemic year of 2021 and quickly turned MSD Bulgaria into a leader in the prescription medicines market.
For more than a century now, the chocolate bonbons and pralines of the Belgian brand Leonidas have been synonymous with elegance, refinement and incredible pleasure. Veselka Goranova is one of the people who help us enjoy them to the fullest. Two years ago, she took over the development of a Leonidas franchise shop in Varna. Today, the shops under her management are three: cosy, delicious places where we can surrender to the universe of Leonidas' remarkable flavours.
What professional path did you follow before Leonidas became part of your life?
Welcomed by the packaging, sent off by the product: this paraphrase of the famous Bulgarian proverb describes well the significance of good graphic design for a brand's market success. Modern World Studio, a packaging graphic design company, has mastered this rule to the state of the art. For more than 20 years, it has helped Bulgarian and foreign manufacturers reach new markets and audiences. Inessa Ankova, co-founder and managing partner, tells us more.
How did you turn Modern World Studio into a preferred partner on the Bulgarian and international markets?
Gena Sabeva is the founder and visionary of Rematrak AD – a socially responsible, environmentally friendly and profitable project that is entering the BEAM growth market of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange.
What is your next step now?
We will provide a comprehensive solution for the collection of end-of-life mattresses. We are working on a new business model that engages stakeholders – municipalities, hotels, shops and private clients. Our ecosystem includes mattress production, marketing and sales and reaches recycling.
Pick N Dazzle is a premium beauty subscription box brand founded in Netherlands, offering personalized selections with skincare, makeup, haircare and bodycare products from luxury and high-quality international brands, such as Avant Skincare, Paula'sChoice, Cocosolis, PAESE, and Korea
Whether you are creating a home among the Bulgarian hills or a holiday house on a Greek island, contemporary architecture follows one shared philosophy: the home should be an experience that lives in rhythm with nature. Today, true luxury lies in the harmony between space, light and environment - and ETEM aluminium systems are among the technological solutions that help transform this harmony into reality.
In technology, talent does not simply emerge - it is shaped. It grows at the intersection of academic foundations, real-world experience and the guidance of professionals who understand where the industry is heading next. In a world where artificial intelligence, big data and machine learning are redefining entire business sectors, the question is no longer whether young professionals will need to adapt, but how well prepared they are to do so.
EDEN is a place that not simply looks impressive – it feels like a wholesome architectural experience. Interior design studio ANTONIUM is behind some of the most iconic bars and restaurants in Bulgaria. We spoke with Engineer Anton
Kuzkin about one of the studio's newest projects: the EDEN restaurant.
What is most important when creating a restaurant interior?
We all look for inspiration in life, something light and elusive that gives us energy and helps us relax, dream and create, plan and love. In short, we all need something beautiful in life. Maison Magnifique is a boutique where beauty surrounds us with scents, colours and imagination and becomes part of our life day after day, night after night.
It is, in fact, a reflection of the soul of that space. Every line, every material and every detail carries its own energy and tells a story. The true art of interior design lies in the ability to create harmony between form and function, between light and shadow, between personality and space.