business in Bulgaria

Environmental pollution has a dramatic effect on societies, but governments are still with eyes wide shut about innovative solutions to the problem. Metodi Mitev, a visionaire and a lobbyist with experience in waste management is on the mission to change this. With the Zero Waste project and the Center for Green Growth Association he is popularising an effective alternative solution – smart processing of RDF waste, biomass and sludge for production of carbon neutral hydrogen that is then used for electricity.

Anelia Miteva's career in HR goes beyond the traditional understanding of talent acquisition, training and consultancy. As the founder, managing director and inspirational leader of CATRO Bulgaria, she introduced on the local market some of the most advanced tools for encouraging creativity, adaptability and agility. As part of the Austrian leaders CATRO Personalberatung and dieBerater®, CATRO Bulgaria uses innovative know-how based on neuroscience that boosts productivity, supports professional growth and empowers clients to unleash their potential through smart HR solutions.

When the event management company Insight Events appeared on the market in 2015, it quickly established itself as a generator of creative ideas that are precisely planned and impeccably realised. The company organises and realises conferences, congresses, product launches, gala dinners and hybrid events, among other things – everything a business needs to prosper in our dynamic times. The creativity of Insight Events also stands out with its focus on a little developed niche – organisation of incentive trips for corporate clients.

When Sonia Kadieva founded the electricity trading company Energy Supply Ltd., the free electricity market in Bulgaria was just emerging. Today, full market liberalisation is still in the future, and public opinion is becoming increasingly skeptical about it. Against this backdrop, Sonia Kadieva's expertise is extremely valuable to both private and business electricity consumers who want to form an informed opinion about the matter – and make the most of the upcoming change.

What does the electricity trading business mean to you?

Leaving one's comfort zone and discovering a new world – this is the core of so many success stories. One of these belongs to Olena Shopova. After a career as an accountant and auditor in Ukraine, in 2010 she moved to Bulgaria and restarted her life. She worked at an accountancy company, mastered the nuances of the profession in Bulgarian conditions and of the Bulgarian language, and in 2017 she established her own company for accounting and tax services. Plameli Finance offers the full range of services in the field and is focused on working with foreign companies.

Top Rent A Car, a Bulgarian company that is the leader in the local car rental sector, won the prestigious True Leaders award during the 12th edition of the event organized by ICAP CRIF Bulgaria. Over 200 guests attended the ceremony, including managers of leading Bulgarian and international companies, and other key figures from the corporate world.

The debate about the future of offices is going on, but when they are designed by MoVe Architects, disagreement stops. Innovative, functional, comfortable, and outstanding, these spaces inspire employees to outperform themselves. The studio's founder, Viktor Banarev, shares more.

What current trends in office interiors has MoVe Architects incorporated into its work?

Bulgaria's real estate market is upsurging - each day thousands of buyers, sellers, investors, and tenants seek the best deal for them. In this dynamic environment there is one man with a clear vision of the conditions of the market who can help each party to make the most of the situation. Neycho Neychev is more than an expert in real estate.

this is what Advertise Me digital marketing agency does best for businesses, thanks to fine-tuned paid advertisement and social media marketing. Its team of skilled professionals are masters of tailoring strategies based on detailed analysis and understanding of the target audiences, and build campaigns that boost sales, optimise expenses and create value for their clients. The CEO of Advertise Me, Blagovest Petkov, shares more.

Digital advertising is everywhere. How does Advertise Me help its clients to stand out in this environment?

Iva Boyanova is much more than the founder and owner of the agency for digital marketing and advertising MAG Digital. She is an outstanding digital marketing professional, consultant and lecturer. She has years of experience in building comprehensive marketing strategies and online advertisement campaigns, and her expertise covers a wide spectrum of digital marketing services. Part of her practice includes working with companies such as the technological giant Xiaomi, Ficosota and others.

A graduate of San Diego State University in cognitive and behavioral psychology, and with a digital marketing certificate from the US, Evelina Dimitrova founded her company, Tidal Wave Marketing, with the goal to help brands not just make noise, but truly connect with people. In her practice, she combines her deep understanding of human behavior with digital marketing to create impactful online presences for all types of organisations and across industries.

How did your American education affect your professional growth?

When the SEO agency Reshenia.com stepped on the market, in 2007, digital marketing was in its infancy. But as the company employed professionals with experience in Internet projects dating back to 1997, the results were fast to come. Today, the team of Reshenia.com has been behind the success of thousands of digital marketing projects. The owner, Aleksandar Nenov, tells more.

Property deals are too serious, expensive, and complicated to approach them carelessly. The best way to make the most of them and of any situation that might unfold is with the help of experts such as Imoten Syvetnik (Property Adviser). The company offers highly qualified general, legal, financial, and commercial consultation. The guarantee for the high level of expertise is its founder. Dilyana Ivanova has years of experience and is a licensed mediator at the Chamber of Mediators in Bulgaria.

When you live, work or do business in the UK, sooner or later you will face a tax, administrative or immigration case. Vladisara Consult is a company that will help you in a timely, reliable manner, with the best outcomes for you. The company has offices in Bulgaria and London. Its sales manager, Angelina Gospodinova, elaborates.

For whom are Vladisara Consult services?

The well selected and built team is the foundation of any successful business. With the professionals at M&S Ivanova HR & Accounting each company gets competent help in dealing with this crucial task and more free time to focus on their core activities. Its manager, Tanya Ivanova, shares more.

What is the added value that M&S Ivanova HR & Accounting provides to employers who seek to hire new people?

The company focuses on three core directions: its own projects, construction of residential and infrastructure projects for other investors, and exterior reconstruction and overhaul. The outstanding quality of Imoti Inn projects is the reason why its founder, engineer Mina Georgieva, has won a number of prestigious awards – Builder of Year 2019, Misis Business 2020, Business Lady of the Year 2022 and 2023, and Brand of the Year 2024.

What are the most outstanding projects realised by Imoti Inn for almost ten years on the market?

Finance Grid excels in offering a wide range of financial and accounting services to clients operating in Bulgaria and abroad. Its CEO, Diana Rangelova, shares more.

What key qualities make Finance Grid a preferred partner to Bulgarian and foreign companies?

Experienced, energetic, and driven, he feels in his element when he is working on hard-to-crack cases. His legal practice, however, offers a wider scope of legal services by top professionals, ensuring that you get the best outcome regardless of the particularities of your case.

What, in your opinion, defines a good lawyer?

The agency for comprehensive communication services RIGHT DIRECTION has been on the market for over 13 years. Its focus is on the complete process of marketing - from its strategy and planning to its materialisation in different channels. Lyubomir Karadimov, creator and CEO of RIGHT DIRECTION, elaborates.

What is the biggest challenge that communication agencies face today?

When Veselin Tonov created Video Fabrika, in 2018, he was one of the few in Bulgaria who were not simply aware of the importance of quality video content, but also knew how to turn it into an engine for business success for companies of all scales. Today, Video Fabrika helps businesses to create beautiful, authentic and effective videos without going broke in the process. This is both the company's slogan and the core driver for its creation.