There is nothing better than the aroma of freshly baked bread and the taste of a piece of pie with butter, cheese, or meat. An aroma that induces joy and brings back beautiful memories around the family table, similar to the aroma of homemade cookies, which everybody love, and now a days you can even […]
Tag Archives: COVID19
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Feb
Feb
Unique. Futuristic. Digital. Such features that fall under slow fashion, a concept with minimal spending and maximum satisfaction. The designer behind the brand, Hana Zeqa, operates from a small studio in Prishtina but does not see any barriers to communicate with global audiences. “My products are being sold all around the world thanks to digital tools […]
25
Feb
Feb
A new generation of entrepreneurs is tapping into the most valuable resource of all – the country’s youth, to export Information Communication Technology (ICT) services using the world wide web. Kosovo is witnessing a steady development of the outsourcing sector that is contributing to the domestic economy and tying young people to their country by […]
15
Feb
Feb
Kujtim Dobruna, Founder and CEO of ECIKS February 2021 – The global economic situation, the present and the future, which is the backdrop – the canvas so to speak – against which developments in Southeastern Europe and Kosovo play out, looks bleak. We find ourselves in the middle of one of the potentially most dramatic […]
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Kosovo entity becomes the 2nd accredited institution in the world to provide digitalization certification
01
Feb
Feb
The Business Consultants Council (BCC) has achieved international accreditation and becomes only the second organization in the world to provide training and certification for digital transformation consultants. This accreditation was Issued by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI). In preparation for this achievement, ACCESS program has assisted BCC since 2019 in developing […]
23
Dec
Dec
Garments of fashion are sold at Rita Saraçi’s shop in downtown Prishtina. She curates in style all ready-to-wear items at FAR Clothing, from blazers to pants, to evening tops and dresses. Since most of her clients are internet-savvy and users of digital platforms, Rita is convinced that digital transformation is a business opportunity to increase […]
23
Dec
Dec
Rudina Qosja has introduced to cake lovers in Prishtina a taste since 2017. But, with the new reality imposed by the pandemic, “Rudi’s Cake Factory” turned to digital solutions to compensate for the losses caused. She is currently developing a modern website via Digital Empowerment Initiative (DEI), a subsidized scheme financed by KIESA that support digital transformation […]
28
Sep
Sep
Kosovo SMEs have been severely hit by the COVID-19 crisis and they do not expect a speedy recovery. Meanwhile, companies seem to be somewhat hesitant with further digitalizing their businesses, mainly due to lack of funds. These are some of the main findings of a recent study about the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on […]
08
Jun
Jun
The spread of COVID-19 has become a global crisis, impacting the world economy and shaking businesses. To survive, businesses need to take appropriate measures and adhere to best practices for properly responding to the crisis. According to IFC, the following tips are deemed necessary for any company’s leadership to manage this crisis: Safeguard the […]
14
Apr
Apr
The business environment is not always predictable and calm. Although in some cases it may seem insignificant, the establishment of the Crisis Management Unit (CMU) is essential in times of economic and social globalization. Consequently, every organization should have a ready-made team that would establish the crisis management unit. The establishment of the CMU is […]
14
Apr
Apr
ECIKS, as one of the leading companies supporting the private sector development, has assessed the measures taken by the Government of Kosovo to combat the pandemic caused by the COVID-19. The reaction of the Government and economic institutions to alleviate the effects on the private sector has been compared with the recommendations made by ECIKS’s […]
14
Apr
Apr
In pandemic circumstances caused by COVID-19, protecting the health of employees should prevail over other business goals. Enterprises must be able to design adequate policies to protect employees, which are based on the guidelines of relevant health institutions. Here are some of the issues that need to be addressed in employee protection policies: Management Design […]
14
Apr
Apr
The economic impact of the COVID-19 virus is becoming increasingly unpredictable. The projections range from bad to gloomy ones. Therefore, enterprises should react quickly. In the upcoming weeks and months, companies should design scenarios that reflect potential developments and possible impacts deriving from these scenarios. This is the basis to decide what measures need be […]
