By Ines Subashka, personal trainer and certified nutritionist:
1. No excuses!
People in business know that when you look for opportunities, you find them. To be successful, you have to stop thinking why you can’t or have no time.
2. Schedule your exact days and times to take exercise
Take it as an hour’s work and don’t arrange any appointments during this time.
3. Start with breakfast - prepare yourself something healthy at home, for example a healthy pancake, oatmeal with yoghurt, nuts and fruit; or eggs with avocado and vegetables.
4. Moving includes more than just training - climb the stairs and every two hours if you are sitting, straighten and move - stretch, do a few lunges and a few squats.
5. Do not miss out an afternoon snack. It will give you energy and will help you not to starve. Take a box of cottage cheese, fruit and some nuts; a protein shake, or a spoon of tahana and blueberries.
6. Do not stay too late on the computer - spend the last hour before bedtime away from the screen. This will help you fall asleep and it has a positive effect on the release of hormones.
7. Park 10-15 minutes from where you need to be and walk the rest.
8. Use your lunch break to get out in the sunlight, do not spend the whole day in the office.
9. When you eat out choose non processed foods where possible.
10. Train your whole body, not muscle groups - you will get a better hormonal response and you will have a great return in a short time.
Look out for more healthy living tips from Ines in the next issue of ‘Elysium’
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With the continous development of communication technologies, it is no longer a problem to build information bridges between countries around the world. This removes barriers and gives the chance to international companies to be innovative and flexible. In recent years, Bulgaria has become an excellent opportunity for many companies whose activities are related to outsourcing and call center support. But what exactly is this relatively new business for Bulgaria and why is it so popular among our young compatriots, mostly students or graduated philologists?
The business model of outsourcing has begun to develop in Bulgaria in 2006. The shortest explanation is: transferring the internal functions of an company to an external executant. In Bulgaria, the contract for such activity is applied by Art. 9 of the CPA,while the client and the supplier sign also an agreement defining the respective transferred services.
In their quest to be more competitive, many companies maintain online or call-to-call centers for customer service. These are offices whose primary role is to serve as a customer information center for a company.
Countries like Romania and Bulgaria attract these companies with young and educated people who speak foreign languages, but have a limited prosperous career development perspective. Other factors for selecting Eastern European countries to practice outsourcing are the relatively new and fast internet connections as well as the relatively low rental rates and maintenance of office space to accommodate call centers. Today there are more than twenty co-centers in Bulgaria. Some of the most famous companies are HP, Sofica Group, SiTEL, Regio Com. Outsourcing businesses are in the areas of technology services, online shopping platforms, and more.
Bulgaria's role in the outsourcing business can best be illustrated by short references from existing statistics:
«Bulgaria is at ninth place according to Global Services Location Index for 2014 of the analyst company A.T. Kearney and is the only European country in the Top 10. "
"In 2015, Bulgaria ranks 3rd as the most attractive outsourcing location in the Business Process Outsourcing Index (BPO) and the Shared Service Location Index of Cushman & Wakefield's global consulting company. »
"24,000 professionals are hired in the outsourcing industry, by 2018 this number is expected to increase to 60,000."
«Bulgaria is the first in Europe by certified IT specialists per capita. »
The initial cash remuneration of the outsourcing staff varies between 800 and 1300 BGN depending on the skills and abilities of the employee. These amounts are on average 15 to 20% higher than the remuneration of similar companies in the world. In addition, many companies also offer good health insurance plans as well as bonuses such as food vouchers, transportation from and to the workplace and much more. Although these figures and bonuses are better than almost all other starting conditions for work in Bulgaria, there are some issues that stop job seekers from looking for call center opportunities. Many of these companies do not offer the prospect of growth in the hierarchy and most of them have mandatory night shifts.
Because of these and a number of other requirements and drawbacks, the average length of service for a call center employee is two years. But this figure also depends on the fact that a large percentage of workers are student and their motivations to work in such companies are flexible working hours, additional income and the ability to practice language skills. There are, of course, many outsourcing companies that can boast with long-time employees. Most of them occupy positions as supervisors or team leaders and their salaries reach and even exceed BGN 2,000, depending on the employer.
It seems that outsourcing will continue to develop in Bulgaria and will offer even more attractive jobs. Objectively, for the time being, this is the best choice for our young compatriots who have chosen to stay in Bulgaria and search for a decent remuneration and health insurance in line with their skills and abilities. The Outsourcing Association's forecast in Bulgaria predicts up to 20% annual growth in the market in the next three to five years. According to latest data, 6% of the country's GDP is generated by the outsourcing industry. Only time will show whether the future of our country will be similar to the one of Thailand or the Philippines where outsourcing makes most of the national economy.
The business model of outsourcing has begun to develop in Bulgaria in 2006. The shortest explanation is: transferring the internal functions of an company to an external executant. In Bulgaria, the contract for such activity is applied by Art. 9 of the CPA,while the client and the supplier sign also an agreement defining the respective transferred services.
In their quest to be more competitive, many companies maintain online or call-to-call centers for customer service. These are offices whose primary role is to serve as a customer information center for a company.
Countries like Romania and Bulgaria attract these companies with young and educated people who speak foreign languages, but have a limited prosperous career development perspective. Other factors for selecting Eastern European countries to practice outsourcing are the relatively new and fast internet connections as well as the relatively low rental rates and maintenance of office space to accommodate call centers. Today there are more than twenty co-centers in Bulgaria. Some of the most famous companies are HP, Sofica Group, SiTEL, Regio Com. Outsourcing businesses are in the areas of technology services, online shopping platforms, and more.
Bulgaria's role in the outsourcing business can best be illustrated by short references from existing statistics:
«Bulgaria is at ninth place according to Global Services Location Index for 2014 of the analyst company A.T. Kearney and is the only European country in the Top 10. "
"In 2015, Bulgaria ranks 3rd as the most attractive outsourcing location in the Business Process Outsourcing Index (BPO) and the Shared Service Location Index of Cushman & Wakefield's global consulting company. »
"24,000 professionals are hired in the outsourcing industry, by 2018 this number is expected to increase to 60,000."
«Bulgaria is the first in Europe by certified IT specialists per capita. »
The initial cash remuneration of the outsourcing staff varies between 800 and 1300 BGN depending on the skills and abilities of the employee. These amounts are on average 15 to 20% higher than the remuneration of similar companies in the world. In addition, many companies also offer good health insurance plans as well as bonuses such as food vouchers, transportation from and to the workplace and much more. Although these figures and bonuses are better than almost all other starting conditions for work in Bulgaria, there are some issues that stop job seekers from looking for call center opportunities. Many of these companies do not offer the prospect of growth in the hierarchy and most of them have mandatory night shifts.
Because of these and a number of other requirements and drawbacks, the average length of service for a call center employee is two years. But this figure also depends on the fact that a large percentage of workers are student and their motivations to work in such companies are flexible working hours, additional income and the ability to practice language skills. There are, of course, many outsourcing companies that can boast with long-time employees. Most of them occupy positions as supervisors or team leaders and their salaries reach and even exceed BGN 2,000, depending on the employer.
It seems that outsourcing will continue to develop in Bulgaria and will offer even more attractive jobs. Objectively, for the time being, this is the best choice for our young compatriots who have chosen to stay in Bulgaria and search for a decent remuneration and health insurance in line with their skills and abilities. The Outsourcing Association's forecast in Bulgaria predicts up to 20% annual growth in the market in the next three to five years. According to latest data, 6% of the country's GDP is generated by the outsourcing industry. Only time will show whether the future of our country will be similar to the one of Thailand or the Philippines where outsourcing makes most of the national economy.
“Networking is an essential part of building wealth.”, Armstrong Williams
In these days of constantly evolving communications technologies, we find the moments we get a chance for ‘face to face’ conversations with old and new friends increasingly valuable.
The founders and team of the International Business Alliance.Bulgaria had the honour and pleasure to welcome over 200 guests to the first official event of the organisation. On October 12, the the event in the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in London hosted many representatives of the business and cultural industries and launched the only alliance of Bulgarian entrepreneurship worldwide.
"Networking, career opportunities, educational and qualification support, shared professional experience, consultations with leading experts from different business areas and in different parts of the world - this is only a part of the opportunities that the International Business Alliance’s networking platform will offer to its members”, said Miroslav Bogdantsaliev, one of the two founders of the Alliance.
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His business partner in the idea and development of this large project, the talented artist Paola Minekov, presented the concept and team of the official media of the International Business Alliance.Bulgaria - the international business magazine Elysium. All guests received a copy of the pilot issue of the magazine with the wish to have many exciting business news to share in the upcoming editions.
As with any networking event, much of the time was devoted to communicating between guests, exchanging business cards and sharing experiences and ideas. The event was attended by Mr Vladimir Tudzharov, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Bulgaria and Ms Lilia Ivanova, Head of the Cabinet of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Bulgaria, who expressed their unconditional support for the Alliance, as well as representatives of the showbizness community such as TV Host Niki Kunchev, actress Desi Tenekedzhieva, the young and very successful actor Julian Kostvo and others. Tanya Koycheva, Head of the Office for Trade and Economic Affairs in the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in London and Zarko Yankov, representative of City Club, London, expressed their sympathy.
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Entrepreneurs from Bulgaria and abroad, investors, experts, consultants, artists and scientists - a rich palette of professionals who, with their presence, welcomed the establishment of the International Business Alliance.Bulgaria.
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This event would not have been possible without our sponsors from Avalon Building & Decorating Contractors Ltd, Telelink UK Ltd and Wine Cellar Zlatan Rozhen and the excellent event organisation by Diva Events London.
Photos by Rumen Vasilev
In these days of constantly evolving communications technologies, we find the moments we get a chance for ‘face to face’ conversations with old and new friends increasingly valuable.
The founders and team of the International Business Alliance.Bulgaria had the honour and pleasure to welcome over 200 guests to the first official event of the organisation. On October 12, the the event in the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in London hosted many representatives of the business and cultural industries and launched the only alliance of Bulgarian entrepreneurship worldwide.
"Networking, career opportunities, educational and qualification support, shared professional experience, consultations with leading experts from different business areas and in different parts of the world - this is only a part of the opportunities that the International Business Alliance’s networking platform will offer to its members”, said Miroslav Bogdantsaliev, one of the two founders of the Alliance.
[gallery ids="512,515" type="rectangular"]
His business partner in the idea and development of this large project, the talented artist Paola Minekov, presented the concept and team of the official media of the International Business Alliance.Bulgaria - the international business magazine Elysium. All guests received a copy of the pilot issue of the magazine with the wish to have many exciting business news to share in the upcoming editions.
As with any networking event, much of the time was devoted to communicating between guests, exchanging business cards and sharing experiences and ideas. The event was attended by Mr Vladimir Tudzharov, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Bulgaria and Ms Lilia Ivanova, Head of the Cabinet of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Bulgaria, who expressed their unconditional support for the Alliance, as well as representatives of the showbizness community such as TV Host Niki Kunchev, actress Desi Tenekedzhieva, the young and very successful actor Julian Kostvo and others. Tanya Koycheva, Head of the Office for Trade and Economic Affairs in the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in London and Zarko Yankov, representative of City Club, London, expressed their sympathy.
[gallery ids="502,504,505,516,506" type="rectangular"]
Entrepreneurs from Bulgaria and abroad, investors, experts, consultants, artists and scientists - a rich palette of professionals who, with their presence, welcomed the establishment of the International Business Alliance.Bulgaria.
[gallery ids="501,518,525,520,523" type="rectangular"]
This event would not have been possible without our sponsors from Avalon Building & Decorating Contractors Ltd, Telelink UK Ltd and Wine Cellar Zlatan Rozhen and the excellent event organisation by Diva Events London.
Photos by Rumen Vasilev
Miroslav Bogdantsaliev saw a clear need for help with local business knowledge when entering foreign markets.
Miroslav Bogdantsaliev arrived in the UK in 2000 and initially engaged independently with various building projects.
His boldness of thought and intuition in finding new challenges to overcome gave him the impetus to create his first company Avalon Building and Decorating Contractors Ltd in 2005. Miroslav does not set limits, allowing clients’ dreams to happen, yet his projects are delivered to precise specifications and without compromising on quality. This is the basis of the dynamic development of his incredibly fast paced company. Today, Avalon has won a number of prestigious awards including Build magazine’s ‘Construction Top 50 Awards 2016’ in Southeastern England, ‘Defining the World 2016’ and ‘Interior Design Best of 2016’.
More recently, Miroslav has participated in new business projects in the field of construction, real estate and investment.
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Miros Bogdantsaliev, Co-founder and Director of Elysium Magazine and IBA.Bulgaria[/caption]
The idea of International Business Alliance.Bulgaria was born as a result of Miroslav's numerous contacts with Bulgarian companies willing to sell their products and services in the UK. He saw a clear need for help with local regulations and market specifics.
"I see opportunities for Bulgarians in business around the world, and their foreign partners, to present themselves as effective, successful and dynamic,” said Miroslav. “People know the conditions of the particular market where they work and can help others with their experience and knowledge. Our ambition is not only to connect the businesses of our compatriots but also to support the ideas of cultural industries, help charitable foundations, encourage young people in their professional aspirations, and emphasise the importance of corporate social responsibility and philanthropy.”
Not only Bulgarian companies but also foreign companies welcome the ideas of International Business Alliance.Bulgaria and accept this new channel as the modern and intelligent way of communication, business development, promoting new ideas and projects, sharing talents and opening new opportunities at a global level.
Miroslav Bogdantsaliev arrived in the UK in 2000 and initially engaged independently with various building projects.
His boldness of thought and intuition in finding new challenges to overcome gave him the impetus to create his first company Avalon Building and Decorating Contractors Ltd in 2005. Miroslav does not set limits, allowing clients’ dreams to happen, yet his projects are delivered to precise specifications and without compromising on quality. This is the basis of the dynamic development of his incredibly fast paced company. Today, Avalon has won a number of prestigious awards including Build magazine’s ‘Construction Top 50 Awards 2016’ in Southeastern England, ‘Defining the World 2016’ and ‘Interior Design Best of 2016’.
More recently, Miroslav has participated in new business projects in the field of construction, real estate and investment.
[caption id="attachment_306" align="alignleft" width="226"]
Miros Bogdantsaliev, Co-founder and Director of Elysium Magazine and IBA.Bulgaria[/caption]The idea of International Business Alliance.Bulgaria was born as a result of Miroslav's numerous contacts with Bulgarian companies willing to sell their products and services in the UK. He saw a clear need for help with local regulations and market specifics.
"I see opportunities for Bulgarians in business around the world, and their foreign partners, to present themselves as effective, successful and dynamic,” said Miroslav. “People know the conditions of the particular market where they work and can help others with their experience and knowledge. Our ambition is not only to connect the businesses of our compatriots but also to support the ideas of cultural industries, help charitable foundations, encourage young people in their professional aspirations, and emphasise the importance of corporate social responsibility and philanthropy.”
Not only Bulgarian companies but also foreign companies welcome the ideas of International Business Alliance.Bulgaria and accept this new channel as the modern and intelligent way of communication, business development, promoting new ideas and projects, sharing talents and opening new opportunities at a global level.
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