The survey found that while companies' expectations for profit growth remained steady, expectations for turnover and employee growth declined from February to August 2014. Specifically, more companies expected negative turnover growth and fewer expected to increase staffing levels. However, the percentage of companies anticipating high (10-31%) turnover growth increased. While over half of companies still expect a moderate (5-10%) salary increase, confidence in industry and company growth for the next six months declined compared to February 2014, with more companies reporting they feel "not at all confident" about their own growth.
The document is a mid-year business outlook survey of 103 executives from major companies in Romania. It provides the following key findings:
1. While turnover growth expectations have declined slightly in the last 6 months, most companies (69%) still expect growth in 2013. Profit growth expectations have remained steady.
2. Over half of companies expect salary growth of 5-10% in 2013, while many anticipate no change.
3. Confidence in industry growth potential has decreased significantly, with more companies now "not at all confident" compared to 6 months ago. Confidence in company growth has also declined.
4. In response to the business environment, companies are focusing more on new products and cost
The document is a survey that explores perceptions of executives from major Romanian companies regarding the business outlook for 2015. Some key findings:
- The outlook for turnover growth is more moderate in the second half of 2015, with 40% expecting 10-31% growth compared to 48% earlier in the year.
- Expectations for profit growth are similar to earlier in the year, with 21% expecting 5-10% growth and 35% expecting 10-31% growth.
- 32% expect no increase in employee numbers compared to 19% earlier, and fewer expect employee growth over 5%.
- 10% expect 10-20% salary increases compared to 6% earlier.
“A vision for growth” is a survey that explores the perceptions of top executives from major companies operating in Romania regarding the business outlook for 2016. In this edition we also provide comparative data with the similar surveys conducted at the beginning of 2014 and 2015. The results of this survey reflect the responses received to our questionnaire in the period between 26 January and 8 February 2016, from 421 top executives of major companies operating in Romania.
The survey explores perceptions of top executives from major Romanian companies regarding the 2016 business outlook. Some key findings:
1) Companies will define success in 2016 by customer satisfaction (83%), financial results (68%), and market share (56%).
2) 41% of companies forecast turnover growth of 10-30% in 2016, while 32% expect 5-10% growth.
3) Profits are also expected to rise optimistically, with 28% forecasting 5-10% growth and 32% expecting over 30% growth.
KPMG Study - Third EFB-KPMG European Family Business Barometer - Dec 2014Tatiana Andreeva
In this third bi-annual European Family Business Barometer, European Family Businesses (EFB) and KPMG once again seek to bring an insight into the confidence levels of family businesses, the challenges affecting their everyday operations and the solutions they seek to ensure their development and sustainable growth. This time the headline message is that while the outlook is positive the pressure on profitability and the war for talent are the key changes.
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2013 Q4 resultsDeloitte UK
Find out more at http://www.deloitte.co.uk/cfosurvey
With low levels of uncertainty, improved access to finance and greater confidence in the Bank of England's policies, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are gearing up for expansion, investment and hiring in 2014.
The Deloitte CFO Survey, launched in 2007, is a quarterly survey of Chief Financial Officers and Group Finance Directors of major UK companies. Over 300 CFOs, mainly from FTSE 350 companies, have joined the CFO Survey panel. The Survey captures shifts in UK CFOs' opinions on valuations, risks and financing and has become a benchmark for gauging financial attitudes of major corporate users of capital.
The Deloitte CFO Survey has been widely quoted in the media and is firmly established with policymakers. The Bank of England has cited the CFO Survey several times in its publications such as the quarterly Inflation Report and the monthly Trends in Lending report. The findings have also been quoted in the minutes of the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee meetings.
The document summarizes the findings of the 2015 HR Climate Index study conducted by Kienbaum Consultants International. Some key findings include:
1) About half of surveyed companies anticipated growing sales and higher profitability in 2015 compared to 2014, with developing countries expecting stronger growth.
2) Approximately 40% of companies reported their workforce size remained constant in 2014 and 2015. Developing countries saw more workforce increases than developed countries.
3) Around half of companies reported constant HR budgets in 2014 and 2015, while 32% saw growing budgets in 2014 with a slight expected increase in 2015 budgets.
Increment Strategy ppt 2012-13 : Play this in slide show modeVipul Saxena
The Indian economy grew at 6.28% in FY 2011-12 but slowed to an estimated growth rate of 5% in FY 2012-13, below the budgeted rate of 7.6%. Inflation increased over this period from 8.4% to 10.44% while industrial production and FDI declined. The mining and metals sector saw negative growth of 2.01% and 2.33% respectively over the two fiscal years. Salary increases across sectors averaged 12% in FY 2012-13, with manufacturing seeing the highest at 15% and financial services the lowest at 10%, as the economy faced challenges of inflation and slowing global growth.
The document is a mid-year business outlook survey of 103 executives from major companies in Romania. It provides the following key findings:
1. While turnover growth expectations have declined slightly in the last 6 months, most companies (69%) still expect growth in 2013. Profit growth expectations have remained steady.
2. Over half of companies expect salary growth of 5-10% in 2013, while many anticipate no change.
3. Confidence in industry growth potential has decreased significantly, with more companies now "not at all confident" compared to 6 months ago. Confidence in company growth has also declined.
4. In response to the business environment, companies are focusing more on new products and cost
The document is a survey that explores perceptions of executives from major Romanian companies regarding the business outlook for 2015. Some key findings:
- The outlook for turnover growth is more moderate in the second half of 2015, with 40% expecting 10-31% growth compared to 48% earlier in the year.
- Expectations for profit growth are similar to earlier in the year, with 21% expecting 5-10% growth and 35% expecting 10-31% growth.
- 32% expect no increase in employee numbers compared to 19% earlier, and fewer expect employee growth over 5%.
- 10% expect 10-20% salary increases compared to 6% earlier.
“A vision for growth” is a survey that explores the perceptions of top executives from major companies operating in Romania regarding the business outlook for 2016. In this edition we also provide comparative data with the similar surveys conducted at the beginning of 2014 and 2015. The results of this survey reflect the responses received to our questionnaire in the period between 26 January and 8 February 2016, from 421 top executives of major companies operating in Romania.
The survey explores perceptions of top executives from major Romanian companies regarding the 2016 business outlook. Some key findings:
1) Companies will define success in 2016 by customer satisfaction (83%), financial results (68%), and market share (56%).
2) 41% of companies forecast turnover growth of 10-30% in 2016, while 32% expect 5-10% growth.
3) Profits are also expected to rise optimistically, with 28% forecasting 5-10% growth and 32% expecting over 30% growth.
KPMG Study - Third EFB-KPMG European Family Business Barometer - Dec 2014Tatiana Andreeva
In this third bi-annual European Family Business Barometer, European Family Businesses (EFB) and KPMG once again seek to bring an insight into the confidence levels of family businesses, the challenges affecting their everyday operations and the solutions they seek to ensure their development and sustainable growth. This time the headline message is that while the outlook is positive the pressure on profitability and the war for talent are the key changes.
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2013 Q4 resultsDeloitte UK
Find out more at http://www.deloitte.co.uk/cfosurvey
With low levels of uncertainty, improved access to finance and greater confidence in the Bank of England's policies, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are gearing up for expansion, investment and hiring in 2014.
The Deloitte CFO Survey, launched in 2007, is a quarterly survey of Chief Financial Officers and Group Finance Directors of major UK companies. Over 300 CFOs, mainly from FTSE 350 companies, have joined the CFO Survey panel. The Survey captures shifts in UK CFOs' opinions on valuations, risks and financing and has become a benchmark for gauging financial attitudes of major corporate users of capital.
The Deloitte CFO Survey has been widely quoted in the media and is firmly established with policymakers. The Bank of England has cited the CFO Survey several times in its publications such as the quarterly Inflation Report and the monthly Trends in Lending report. The findings have also been quoted in the minutes of the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee meetings.
The document summarizes the findings of the 2015 HR Climate Index study conducted by Kienbaum Consultants International. Some key findings include:
1) About half of surveyed companies anticipated growing sales and higher profitability in 2015 compared to 2014, with developing countries expecting stronger growth.
2) Approximately 40% of companies reported their workforce size remained constant in 2014 and 2015. Developing countries saw more workforce increases than developed countries.
3) Around half of companies reported constant HR budgets in 2014 and 2015, while 32% saw growing budgets in 2014 with a slight expected increase in 2015 budgets.
Increment Strategy ppt 2012-13 : Play this in slide show modeVipul Saxena
The Indian economy grew at 6.28% in FY 2011-12 but slowed to an estimated growth rate of 5% in FY 2012-13, below the budgeted rate of 7.6%. Inflation increased over this period from 8.4% to 10.44% while industrial production and FDI declined. The mining and metals sector saw negative growth of 2.01% and 2.33% respectively over the two fiscal years. Salary increases across sectors averaged 12% in FY 2012-13, with manufacturing seeing the highest at 15% and financial services the lowest at 10%, as the economy faced challenges of inflation and slowing global growth.
The document discusses economic growth projections and salary increase trends in India for fiscal years 2014-15 and 2015-16. Some key points:
- Global GDP growth is projected to be around 5-6% for 2014-15 and 2015-16, with services and manufacturing seeing higher growth.
- India's economic outlook is improving, with 69% of companies expecting better business conditions.
- Average salary increases in India are projected to be 10.6% for 2015-16, higher than the 10.4% in 2014-15 but below some sectors like engineering and infrastructure.
- Compensation budgets have increased due to expectations of stronger business performance. Higher performers will see above-average salary hikes
May saw the addition of only 138,000 net new jobs, while gains in previous months saw downward revisions. Minimal improvement in retail trade combined with contractions in government and information kept increases down, although professional services, education, health and leisure remained stable.
April’s 211,000 net new jobs were a return to the more robust growth rates seen over the past two years, although March figures were revised down once again to 79,000 jobs. Unemployment fell by 10 basis points to another cyclical low of 4.4 percent in April.
The unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.7 percent, but employers added 235,000 new jobs in February, continuing January's strong employment momentum.
The U.S. labor market added 209,000 net new jobs in in July, marking the second consecutive month of gains of more than 200,000 after a series of wobbly months. Continued growth is placing further downward pressure on unemployment, now at its cyclical low of 4.3 percent.
The Regus Business Confidence Index 4th Edition is the result of independent research with 17,000 business professionals in 80 countries.
Regus: http://www.regus.com/?utm_campaign=slideshare
CII Business Confidence index increases markedly in Apr-Jun 2016 as business expectations improve: CII
Indian industry remained upbeat about the business environment in the first quarter of FY2016-17, as borne out by a significant pick-up in the CII Business Confidence Index (BCI) for Apr-Jun 2016. The CII-BCI increased to the level of 57.2, up from the level of 54.1 recorded in the previous quarter. The index has been steadily climbing since the last three quarters.
The 313,000 net new jobs created in February represented the highest monthly level of job creation since mid-2016.
Growth was found throughout the labor market, with goods-producing sectors such as construction, retail and manufacturing in particular holding firm and, in the case of retail trade, rebounding after months of losses.
Gains were also possible as a result of a sharp increase in labor-force expansion, which boosted labor force participation and kept unemployment at 4.1 percent rather than declining further.
EY India Attractiveness Survey 2015 – Top Reasons to Invest to Invest in India EY
Investors see India speeding up pace towards becoming world's top destinations for manufacturing. Check out this detailed infographic on what’s activating growth in India.
Entrepreneurship: Flourishing in tough conditionsRegus
Given the key importance of entrepreneurship within the economy and even inside single businesses, Regus commissioned research canvassing the opinions of over 19,000 business managers and owners globally asking them about the state of entrepreneurship in their sector and which measures help boost innovation.
2018 Business Finance Survey: SMEs - British Business BankIpsos UK
This survey, undertaken by Ipsos MORI for the British Business Bank, follows on from the previous “SME Journey” surveys from 2012 to 2017 to explore SME awareness of different types of external finance and their experience of raising finance.
It feeds into the British Business Bank’s 2018/19 Small Business Finance Markets report to assess how finance markets have changed.
The survey includes new data on the awareness and use of finance by smaller businesses, as well as information on the growth plans of those businesses.
With 164,000 net new jobs, employment growth in April 2018 maintained the year's solid pace. Growth was spread across industries, although professional services emerged as a clear leader during the month, accounting for roughly one-third of all gains.
A slight drop to the civilian labor force spread to both employment and unemployment figures, driving down unemployment to a new low of 3.9 percent.
Boundless Opportunity June 2014 Whitepaper from Regus. Regus
For the third consecutive year, the global study found that exporting businesses reported healthier revenue and profit growth compared to domestically focused businesses. Setting up a physical presence in target markets helps exporting companies maintain and grow their customer base. Four-fifths of businesses reported that customer churn can be more easily reduced if a firm is physically near customers and clients. Almost the same proportion believed physical presence improves customer satisfaction and solving customer problems, contributing to improved retention rates. The top benefits governments can provide to help businesses export include advice on legal/regulatory matters, introductions to local business associations, and advice on taxation.
The document discusses findings from the latest Regus Business Confidence Index survey. It finds that:
1) Global business optimism has surged ahead after a slight decline in 2010, with more firms reporting rises in revenues and profits.
2) Departmental spending is mainly on the rise as companies invest to catch the economic recovery wave, except for property costs as firms seek more flexible workspace.
3) Expectations of revenue growth expressed in late 2010 have been met, contrasting with previous surveys where predictions exceeded actual results.
We at Alps Venture Partners are constantly contributing towards research in Mergers & Acquisitions across geographies.
This is first in series of 2020-21 M&A Tearsheet which provides detail on the Transaction Multiples (Revenue & EBITDA), Multiples Chart, Active Buyers, Country based multiples & other transaction data observed in South East Asia.
Lakeshore Economic Analysis Project - The Full StoryTheChamber
Lakeshore Economic Analysis Project (LEAP) - The Full Story, presented by: Dean Halverson, CEO, Leede Research Group unveils the results of the LEAP Survey.
The document summarizes the findings of a survey on capital confidence and M&A outlook. Some key points:
- Executives are more confident in the stability of the global economy, improving M&A sentiment. Nearly half see the economy as stable.
- Deal pipelines and expectations for future deals have increased significantly over the past six months. Two-thirds expect further expansion.
- The vast majority (81%) are focused on middle-market deals below $1 billion to expand their core businesses, fueling the next wave of M&A activity.
- Appetite for M&A is at a three-year high, with 40% expecting to pursue acquisitions in the next
Este documento presenta la secuenciación y distribución de contenidos de un curso de actualización docente en primeros auxilios y salvamento acuático. El curso se divide en dos bloques, uno centrado en salvamento acuático en el primer trimestre y otro en primeros auxilios en el segundo trimestre. Se detallan las sesiones, temas, pruebas y horas de cada bloque a lo largo de los dos trimestres.
This certificate recognizes Christopher Bulin for completing a leadership development simulcast event on October 7, 2016 featuring speakers John C. Maxwell, Simon Sinek, Liz Wiseman, and Dan Cathy. The event was presented through John Maxwell's website and was worth 0.35 continuing education units for demonstrating a commitment to grow as a leader.
The document discusses economic growth projections and salary increase trends in India for fiscal years 2014-15 and 2015-16. Some key points:
- Global GDP growth is projected to be around 5-6% for 2014-15 and 2015-16, with services and manufacturing seeing higher growth.
- India's economic outlook is improving, with 69% of companies expecting better business conditions.
- Average salary increases in India are projected to be 10.6% for 2015-16, higher than the 10.4% in 2014-15 but below some sectors like engineering and infrastructure.
- Compensation budgets have increased due to expectations of stronger business performance. Higher performers will see above-average salary hikes
May saw the addition of only 138,000 net new jobs, while gains in previous months saw downward revisions. Minimal improvement in retail trade combined with contractions in government and information kept increases down, although professional services, education, health and leisure remained stable.
April’s 211,000 net new jobs were a return to the more robust growth rates seen over the past two years, although March figures were revised down once again to 79,000 jobs. Unemployment fell by 10 basis points to another cyclical low of 4.4 percent in April.
The unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.7 percent, but employers added 235,000 new jobs in February, continuing January's strong employment momentum.
The U.S. labor market added 209,000 net new jobs in in July, marking the second consecutive month of gains of more than 200,000 after a series of wobbly months. Continued growth is placing further downward pressure on unemployment, now at its cyclical low of 4.3 percent.
The Regus Business Confidence Index 4th Edition is the result of independent research with 17,000 business professionals in 80 countries.
Regus: http://www.regus.com/?utm_campaign=slideshare
CII Business Confidence index increases markedly in Apr-Jun 2016 as business expectations improve: CII
Indian industry remained upbeat about the business environment in the first quarter of FY2016-17, as borne out by a significant pick-up in the CII Business Confidence Index (BCI) for Apr-Jun 2016. The CII-BCI increased to the level of 57.2, up from the level of 54.1 recorded in the previous quarter. The index has been steadily climbing since the last three quarters.
The 313,000 net new jobs created in February represented the highest monthly level of job creation since mid-2016.
Growth was found throughout the labor market, with goods-producing sectors such as construction, retail and manufacturing in particular holding firm and, in the case of retail trade, rebounding after months of losses.
Gains were also possible as a result of a sharp increase in labor-force expansion, which boosted labor force participation and kept unemployment at 4.1 percent rather than declining further.
EY India Attractiveness Survey 2015 – Top Reasons to Invest to Invest in India EY
Investors see India speeding up pace towards becoming world's top destinations for manufacturing. Check out this detailed infographic on what’s activating growth in India.
Entrepreneurship: Flourishing in tough conditionsRegus
Given the key importance of entrepreneurship within the economy and even inside single businesses, Regus commissioned research canvassing the opinions of over 19,000 business managers and owners globally asking them about the state of entrepreneurship in their sector and which measures help boost innovation.
2018 Business Finance Survey: SMEs - British Business BankIpsos UK
This survey, undertaken by Ipsos MORI for the British Business Bank, follows on from the previous “SME Journey” surveys from 2012 to 2017 to explore SME awareness of different types of external finance and their experience of raising finance.
It feeds into the British Business Bank’s 2018/19 Small Business Finance Markets report to assess how finance markets have changed.
The survey includes new data on the awareness and use of finance by smaller businesses, as well as information on the growth plans of those businesses.
With 164,000 net new jobs, employment growth in April 2018 maintained the year's solid pace. Growth was spread across industries, although professional services emerged as a clear leader during the month, accounting for roughly one-third of all gains.
A slight drop to the civilian labor force spread to both employment and unemployment figures, driving down unemployment to a new low of 3.9 percent.
Boundless Opportunity June 2014 Whitepaper from Regus. Regus
For the third consecutive year, the global study found that exporting businesses reported healthier revenue and profit growth compared to domestically focused businesses. Setting up a physical presence in target markets helps exporting companies maintain and grow their customer base. Four-fifths of businesses reported that customer churn can be more easily reduced if a firm is physically near customers and clients. Almost the same proportion believed physical presence improves customer satisfaction and solving customer problems, contributing to improved retention rates. The top benefits governments can provide to help businesses export include advice on legal/regulatory matters, introductions to local business associations, and advice on taxation.
The document discusses findings from the latest Regus Business Confidence Index survey. It finds that:
1) Global business optimism has surged ahead after a slight decline in 2010, with more firms reporting rises in revenues and profits.
2) Departmental spending is mainly on the rise as companies invest to catch the economic recovery wave, except for property costs as firms seek more flexible workspace.
3) Expectations of revenue growth expressed in late 2010 have been met, contrasting with previous surveys where predictions exceeded actual results.
We at Alps Venture Partners are constantly contributing towards research in Mergers & Acquisitions across geographies.
This is first in series of 2020-21 M&A Tearsheet which provides detail on the Transaction Multiples (Revenue & EBITDA), Multiples Chart, Active Buyers, Country based multiples & other transaction data observed in South East Asia.
Lakeshore Economic Analysis Project - The Full StoryTheChamber
Lakeshore Economic Analysis Project (LEAP) - The Full Story, presented by: Dean Halverson, CEO, Leede Research Group unveils the results of the LEAP Survey.
The document summarizes the findings of a survey on capital confidence and M&A outlook. Some key points:
- Executives are more confident in the stability of the global economy, improving M&A sentiment. Nearly half see the economy as stable.
- Deal pipelines and expectations for future deals have increased significantly over the past six months. Two-thirds expect further expansion.
- The vast majority (81%) are focused on middle-market deals below $1 billion to expand their core businesses, fueling the next wave of M&A activity.
- Appetite for M&A is at a three-year high, with 40% expecting to pursue acquisitions in the next
Este documento presenta la secuenciación y distribución de contenidos de un curso de actualización docente en primeros auxilios y salvamento acuático. El curso se divide en dos bloques, uno centrado en salvamento acuático en el primer trimestre y otro en primeros auxilios en el segundo trimestre. Se detallan las sesiones, temas, pruebas y horas de cada bloque a lo largo de los dos trimestres.
This certificate recognizes Christopher Bulin for completing a leadership development simulcast event on October 7, 2016 featuring speakers John C. Maxwell, Simon Sinek, Liz Wiseman, and Dan Cathy. The event was presented through John Maxwell's website and was worth 0.35 continuing education units for demonstrating a commitment to grow as a leader.
The document discusses the technologies used to construct a media product. It describes the hardware used, including a Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera, flash trigger, strobe flash, soft boxes, and backdrop. It also lists the software used, such as Photoshop CS5, InDesign CS3, and Sony Vegas Pro 13. While the author already had expertise in Photoshop, they learned about making blogs and the basics of InDesign. Relevant links are provided.
Ooh La La Cupcakes & Biscuits es una empresa familiar dedicada a la elaboración de galletas y magdalenas caseras. Ofrecen una amplia variedad de productos como cupcakes de chocolate, falsos cupcakes helados, cupcakes de mikado, cupcakes de chocolate negro con cereza, cookies de canela y lacasitos, galletas olvidadas y biscuits de mantequilla caseros. Los clientes pueden encontrarlos en las redes sociales Facebook e Instagram bajo el nombre @oohlalacupcakesandbiscuits.
El documento establece acuerdos para establecer normas de conducta entre estudiantes y un modelo democrático para la convivencia desarrollado por todos. También propone involucrar a todos los estudiantes en proyectos de trabajo colaborativo y hacerlos conscientes de sus acciones. Expresa desacuerdos con enfocarse sólo en la comunidad escolar y propone ampliar el alcance a las autoridades municipales.
The Toyota Corolla celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2016! First introduced in 1966, the Corolla has become the World's Most Produced Car with over 40 million sold in 11 different generations. We take a look back at some milestones in the Corolla's history.
Toyota maneja un concepto llamado Kata (patrón, secuencia de pasos que deben practicarse) para establecer una práctica de mejora continua por parte de cada persona (Improvement Kata) que es apoyada por un coach que ayuda a la persona a alcanzar su objetivo (Coaching Kata)
This document is Felipe Francisco's architectural portfolio summarizing his work from 2013-2015. It includes summaries of 4 projects: 1) An urban design proposal for Istanbul that proposed waterfront interventions along the Bosporus. 2) An Olympic village proposal for Boston that redeveloped an abandoned freight yard into a mixed-use community. 3) A hydrotherapy center in Jamaica Pond that was embedded into the landscape. 4) Personal works including carpentry, digital fabrication, and photography documenting atmospheric effects of light. The portfolio demonstrates Francisco's skills in architecture, urban design, digital fabrication and photography.
El documento presenta el plan de mejora continua de una escuela para el ciclo escolar 2017-2018, con el objetivo de incrementar el índice de aprobación. Incluye el diagnóstico actual, la meta programada, líneas de acción como ofrecer recursamientos, tutorías y asesorías académicas, y estandarizar los exámenes. También describe los responsables y plazos de cada actividad.
My portfolio in educational technology (anja) 2Anjaaaaa
This document outlines Anjanette Mendoza's portfolio in educational technology. It discusses her experience taking the Educational Technology 1 and 2 courses, which introduced her to how educational technology can be used as a teaching tool. These courses taught her about topics like integrating technology into instruction, developing digital skills in students, and using tools like PowerPoint. Through these courses, Mendoza learned how educational technology can empower both teachers and students and promote active, engaged learning. She now understands the importance of technology for preparing 21st century students and teaching them effectively.
The document is a survey of 117 executives from major companies in Romania regarding business outlook for 2014. Some key findings:
- 28% foresee significant turnover growth of 10-30% in 2014, up from 25% in 2013. 67% expect 5-10% growth compared to 51% in 2013.
- Only 21% expect 5-10% profit growth in 2014, down from 37% in 2013, but 26% expect 10-30% growth compared to 31% in 2013.
- 14% expect their number of employees to grow 10-30% in 2014, up from only 5% in 2013.
- 2% expect salary increases over 10%, the same as 2013, but only
The document is a survey of 117 executives from major companies in Romania regarding business outlook for 2014. Some key findings:
- 28% foresee significant turnover growth of 10-30% in 2014, up from 25% in 2013. 67% expect 5-10% growth compared to 51% in 2013.
- Only 21% expect 5-10% profit growth in 2014, down from 37% in 2013, but 26% expect 10-30% growth compared to 31% in 2013.
- 14% expect their number of employees to grow 10-30% in 2014, up from only 5% in 2013.
- 2% expect salary increases over 10%, the same as 2013, but only
- According to a survey of 421 executives, companies in Romania are optimistic about business prospects in 2016. 41% expect turnover to grow 10-30% and 32% expect 5-10% growth. 28% expect profit growth of 5-10% and 32% over 30%.
- Customer satisfaction, financial results, and market share are seen as most important for success. Customer satisfaction is expected to rise to 83% in 2016.
- Industries with strongest projected turnover growth include pharmaceuticals (17% over 30%), IT (16% over 30%), and construction/real estate (13% over 30%). Food/beverages and IT also have higher expectations for profit growth over 30%.
HR Climate Index - More resources for many HR units
After years of stagnation, many HR units can finally enjoy an improvement in their financial situations: An upturn in 2015 sees an end to the recent years’ trends. Around a third of all HR directors expect greater access to financial resources.
This survey compiled responses from 552 European Chamber member companies and was produced in partnership with Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. European Chamber members are knowledge leaders in their areas of industry, and are the chief contributors to the Chamber's influential publications.
The document is a survey by Ernst & Young of 105 executives from major companies in Romania regarding business outlook for 2013. Some key findings:
- 25% foresee significant turnover growth of 10-30% in 2013, while 51% expect 5-10% growth.
- 37% expect company profit growth of 5-10% and 31% expect 10-30% growth, though 2013 is seen as difficult.
- Most companies plan to rely on in-house innovation and focus innovation efforts on new opportunities, customer satisfaction and efficiency.
This document summarizes the findings of a survey of 342 senior Irish executives regarding their expectations for 2015. Key findings include:
- Over half of respondents said their organizations employed more people than last year, and 59% expect to employ more people by the end of 2015.
- 93% expressed a more positive outlook for the Irish economy than last year, with 35% saying it is "much more positive."
- 89% believe employment prospects improved in Ireland over the past year.
- While emigration continues to impact over half of companies, 54% expect emigration levels to decrease in the next three years.
- 62% believe Ireland is over halfway through its economic transformation journey.
- Respondents see
The document provides an overview of the Sage Business Index 2014, which surveyed over 13,000 businesses across 18 countries. Some key findings from the global survey include:
- Global business confidence is at a four-year high, with most businesses predicting growth in revenue and staff over the next year.
- Confidence in business prospects, national economies, and the global economy all increased compared to 2013 levels.
- Exporting businesses reported higher confidence levels on average. However, many businesses felt they lacked government support for expanding exports.
Stanton Chase Bulgaria CEO Survey 2014Toni Staleva
The survey found that:
- 64% of respondents were somewhat optimistic about Bulgaria's economic situation in 2015 despite political instability negatively impacting 58% of companies.
- Top challenges for 2015 included discovering talents, sustaining cash flow, and collecting receivables.
- Outsourcing/BPO and Technology/Telecommunications were considered the fastest growing sectors in 2014, with over half of respondents reporting business growth.
- A shortage of leadership talent, particularly in general management, was seen as a major challenge.
Stanton chase bulgaria ceo survey 2014Toni Staleva
The survey summarizes the responses of 203 managers in Bulgaria to questions about the economic outlook, business environment, talent needs, and career opportunities. Key findings include: 1) 64% are optimistic about 2015 but do not trust the government for economic recovery; 2) over half say political instability negatively impacts business; 3) discovering talent and sustaining cash flow are top priorities for 2015. There are talent shortages in general management and leadership is most needed at senior levels.
This edition of Media Digest covers a broad economic outlook and highlights from the Bellwether Review, OCS6 - Posterscope’s 6th edition of its Out-of-Home Consumer survey - that launched in February, recent mobile insights, consumer and digital trends for 2014, as well as the latest insights from our trading partners.
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1. A vision for growth
Business outlook survey – Mid-year edition
Romania 2014
2. Page 2
What is “A vision for growth”?
“A vision for growth” is a survey that explores the perceptions of top executives from major companies
operating in Romania regarding the business outlook for 2014. This is the mid-year edition.
This EY report is based on a survey of 305 C-suite level executives from companies in various sectors, who
provided a perspective on how the domestic business environment is perceived at the middle of 2014. The
questionnaire was open during the period 28 July – 8 August 2014. This slide deck shows comparative data
between February and August 2014 findings.
5 main
findings
1
In general terms, the perspective of turnover growth has declined during the last 6-7 months, with a larger
number of companies envisaging negative growth values (12% in Aug vs 2% in Feb). However, the percentage
of companies anticipating a turnover growth rate of 10-31% has increased from 28% in Feb to 37% in Aug
2014.
Companies’ expectations regarding profit growth largely stayed the same in August compared to
February 2014. If at the beginning of the year 84% of respondent companies were expecting an
increase in profits, in August the percentage reached only 81%. However, 8% of respondents still say
that they expect their profit to grow by more than 31% in 2014.
Companies’ expectations with regards to the evolution of their employees number are quite different
in August compared to February 2014. While in Aug 2014, 18% of companies expect a 5-10%
increase in personnel numbers, only 5% said so at the beginning of the year. Also, 22% say now that
they will have no new staff this year compared to 37% in Feb 2014.
When it comes to financing investments, companies continue to use mostly bank loans (54% in February vs.
49% in August), followed by share capital increase (10% in February vs. 22% in August). There was a steep
reduction in the “own resources, intercompany loans and reinvested profit” segment, down to 16% in August
from 34% in February 2014.
More than half of the respondent companies (51% in August) predict a growth in salary level of 5-10%,
while 30% of them (a 9% increase) continue to anticipate higher growth rates of 10-21% in salaries
during this year.
2
3
4
5
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
3. Page 3
A vision for growth
Business outlook survey
Mid-year edition – Romania 2014
Our survey findings show the increased
focus companies have on coping with the
challenging business environment in a way
that secures their potential for growth.
Bogdan Ion, Managing Partner, EY Romania
4. Page 4
Please indicate the main three elements that
you use to define success.(multiple answers)
Question 1
Usually, companies measure their success by a combination of financial results, market share, and brand awareness. In
the second half of 2014, the financial results and market share elements a mild decrease while, criteria such as number of
years in the market, customer satisfaction, and brand awareness go up significantly.
Total Respondents: 305
(Skipped this question: 0)
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
9%
7%
7%
39%
63%
78%
96%
2%
3%
5%
18%
42%
50%
82%
88%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120%
Other
Going public (IPO)
Number of employees
Number of years on the market
Brand awareness
Market share
Customer satisfaction
Financial results
Aug-14
Feb-14
5. Page 5
How much do you expect your turnover
to grow in 2014? (one answer)
Question 2(a) – All answers
In general terms, the perspective of turnover growth has declined during the last 6-7 months, with a larger number of
companies envisaging negative growth values (12% in Aug vs 2% in Feb). The percentage of companies that expect
a 1-5% turnover growth decreased also by 19%. However, the percentage of companies anticipating a turnover growth
rate of 10-31% has increased from 28% in Feb to 37% in Aug 2014.
Total Respondents: 305
(Skipped this question: 0)
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
2%
3%
37%
30%
19%
7%
2%
1%
1%
2%
5%
3%
5%
18%
27%
22%
10%
6%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Exceeding -31%
-20% to -30%
-10% to -20%
-5% to -10%
-1% to -5%
0%
1% to 5%
5% to 10%
10% to 20%
20% to 30%
Exceeding 31%
Aug-14
Feb-14
6. Page 6
How much do you expect your turnover
to grow in 2014? (one answer)
Question 2(b) – Split by industry sectors
14% of responding companies in Food & Beverages / Agriculture industry sector, 9% in Services, and 8% in Retail &
Wholesale, Pharmaceuticals, and Transportation sectors expect a turnover growth rate of more than 31%.
Total Respondents: 305
(Skipped this question: 0)
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
14%
6%
8%
6%
8%
9%
8%
6%
14%
13%
21%
25%
4%
5%
14%
8%
15%
12%
23%
30%
21%
47%
28%
50%
33%
15%
14%
8%
22%
29%
19%
16%
37%
15%
10%
67%
50%
31%
14%
46%
35%
26%
5%
22%
14%
15%
17%
12%
14%
58%
38%
12%
6%
5%
6%
10%
7%
9%
4%
9%
10%
3%
7%
4%
6%
5%
4%
15%
6%
25%
9%
4%
3%
17%
2%
5%
6%
7%
14%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Construction / Real Estate
Food & Beverages / Agriculture
Industry / Manufacturing
Information Technology (IT)
Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Power / Energy / Mining
Publishing & Printing
R&D / New technology
Retail & Wholesale trade
Services
Telecommunication / Media
Tourism
Transportation
Exceeding 31%
+20 to +30%
+10 to +20%
+5 to +10%
1% to +5%
0%
-1% to -5%
-5% to -10%
-10% to -20%
-20% to -30%
Exceeding -31%
7. Page 7
How much do you expect your profit
to grow in 2014? (one answer)
Question 3(a) – All answers
Companies’ expectations regarding profit growth largely stayed the same in August compared to February 2014. If at the
beginning of the year 84% of respondent companies were expecting an increase in profits, in August the percentage
reached only 81%. However, 8% of respondents still say that they expect their profit to grow by more than 31% in 2014.
Total Respondents: 292
(Skipped this question: 13)
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
6%
10%
30%
21%
19%
7%
7%
1%
1%
2%
4%
2%
9%
28%
22%
17%
6%
8%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Exceeding -31%
-20% to -30%
-10% to -20%
-5% to -10%
-1% to -5%
0%
1% to 5%
5% to 10%
10% to 20%
20% to 30%
Exceeding 31%
Aug-14
Feb-14
8. Page 8
How much do you expect your profit
to grow in 2014? (one answer)
Question 3(b) – Split by industry sectors
It is noteworthy that 25% of respondent companies in Tourism sector see a potential profit growth of +31%, followed by
companies in Food & Beverages / Agriculture (14%), and companies in Industry / Manufacturing (10%).
Total Respondents: 292
(Skipped this question: 13)
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
6%
14%
10%
6%
6%
4%
8%
9%
25%
6%
9%
5%
5%
13%
8%
4%
5%
9%
18%
6%
18%
16%
13%
38%
35%
25%
34%
20%
13%
6%
18%
24%
24%
23%
30%
31%
18%
25%
33%
28%
8%
27%
25%
23%
31%
19%
33%
19%
23%
18%
25%
28%
42%
26%
35%
9%
10%
2%
19%
25%
33%
8%
5%
46%
6%
6%
2%
8%
3%
6%
5%
7%
11%
8%
9%
6%
6%
2%
6%
5%
3%
6%
3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Construction / Real Estate
Food & Beverages / Agriculture
Industry / Manufacturing
Information Technology (IT)
Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Power / Energy / Mining
Publishing & Printing
R&D / New technology
Retail & Wholesale trade
Services
Telecommunication / Media
Tourism
Transportation
Exceeding 31%
+20 to +30%
+10 to +20%
+5 to +10%
1% to +5%
0%
-1% to -5%
-5% to -10%
-10% to -20%
-20% to -30%
Exceeding -31%5%
9. Page 9
Companies’ expectations with regards to the evolution of their employees number are quite different in August compared
to February 2014. While in Aug 2014, 18% of companies expect a 5-10% increase in personnel numbers, only 5% said so
at the beginning of the year. Also, 22% say now that they will have no new staff this year compared to 37% in Feb 2014.
How much do you expect your number of
employees to grow in 2014? (one answer)
Question 4(a) – All answers
Total Respondents: 292
(Skipped this question: 13)
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
5%
9%
37%
30%
5%
9%
5%
1%
1%
4%
6%
22%
35%
18%
9%
2%
2%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
-20% to -30%
-10% to -20%
-5% to -10%
-1% to -5%
0%
1% to 5%
5% to 10%
10% to 20%
20% to 30%
Exceeding 31%
Aug-14
Feb-14
10. Page 10
The industry sectors that expect the highest growth in personnel numbers (exceeding 31%) are the following:
Retail & Wholesale trade (8%), Services (5%), and Transportation (4%).
How much do you expect your number of
employees to grow in 2014? (one answer)
Question 4(b) – Split by industry sectors
Total Respondents: 292
(Skipped this question: 13)
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
2%
8%
5%
4%
5%
3%
8%
4%
5%
14%
15%
15%
17%
34%
4%
10%
8%
18%
5%
19%
15%
24%
38%
67%
33%
27%
7%
14%
17%
24%
14%
30%
15%
38%
28%
33%
38%
42%
43%
60%
33%
37%
14%
19%
39%
15%
11%
33%
19%
17%
29%
40%
22%
6%
47%
8%
8%
12%
4%
12%
3%
8%
4%
5%
8%
10%
6%
14%
3%
2%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Construction / Real Estate
Food & Beverages / Agriculture
Industry / Manufacturing
Information Technology (IT)
Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Power / Energy / Mining
Publishing & Printing
R&D / New technology
Retail & Wholesale trade
Services
Telecommunication / Media
Tourism
Transportation
Exceeding 31%
+20 to +30%
+10 to +20%
+5 to +10%
+1% to +5%
0%
-1% to -5%
-5% to -10%
-10% to -20%
-20% to -30%
11. Page 11
More than half of the respondent companies (51% in August) predict a growth in salary level of 5-10%, while
30% of them (a 9% increase) continue to anticipate higher growth rates of 10-21% in salaries during this year.
How much do you expect the salary level
in your company to grow in 2014?(one answer)
Question 5(a) – All answers
Total Respondents: 292
(Skipped this question: 13)
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
19%
60%
19%
2%
1%
1%
17%
51%
23%
6%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
-5% to -10%
-1% to -5%
0%
1% to 5%
5% to 10%
10% to 20%
Exceeding 21%
Aug-14
Feb-14
12. Page 12
The industry sectors in which companies expect a salary increase exceeding 20% are: Power / Energy / Mining (28%),
followed at a great distance by Services (9%), and by Retail & Wholesale trade, Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare, and
Information Technology with 8% each.
How much do you expect the salary level
in your company to grow in 2013?(one answer)
Question 5(b) – Split by industry sectors
Total Respondents: 292
(Skipped this question: 13)
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
4%
2%
3%
5%
3%
8%
8%
28%
4%
7%
4%
12%
29%
38%
15%
31%
6%
33%
34%
27%
14%
30%
17%
61%
47%
51%
77%
62%
32%
67%
33%
46%
39%
57%
60%
66%
24%
19%
8%
28%
33%
15%
32%
29%
10%
13%
6%
4%
2% 4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Construction / Real Estate
Food & Beverages / Agriculture
Industry / Manufacturing
Information Technology (IT)
Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Power / Energy / Mining
Publishing & Printing
R&D / New technology
Retail & Wholesale trade
Services
Telecommunication / Media
Tourism
Transportation
Exceeding 21%
+10 to +20%
+5 to +10%
1% to +5%
0%
-1% to -5%
-5% to -10%
-10% to -20%
Exceeding -21%
14%
13. Page 13
The level of trust in the industry sector in which the respondent companies operate has improved between February and
August 2014. The proportion of the companies “slightly confident” has gone down by 15%, while the percentage of
“somewhat confident” and “very confident” companies increased by 9% and 5% respectively.
How confident do you feel regarding the growth of
your industry for the next 6 months? (one answer)
Question 6
Total Respondents: 280
(Skipped this question: 25)
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
14%
49%
30%
7%
15%
34%
39%
12%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Not at all confident
Slightly confident
Somewhat confident
Very confident
Aug-14
Feb-14
14. Page 14
If in February 2014 zero percent of respondents were not at all confident about the growth of their company, in August
2014 this percentage has gone up to 8%, while the proportion of very confident companies has gone down to 32% in
August from 40% in February 2014.
How confident do you feel regarding the growth
of your company for the next 6 months? (one answer)
Question 7
Total Respondents: 280
(Skipped this question: 25)
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
23%
37%
40%
8%
20%
40%
32%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
Not at all confident
Slightly confident
Somewhat confident
Very confident
Aug-14
Feb-14
15. Page 15
Low cost as the main strength of the respondents’ competition in the local market increased from 26% in February to 38%
in August 2014. Competitors’ brand is not anymore the most important one (27% in Aug vs. 37% in Feb). A notable
increase is seen in the “Partnerships” segment, up to 14% in August from 9% at the beginning of 2014.
Please select the main strength of your competitors
in the local market, Romania. (one answer)
Question 8
Total Respondents: 274
(Skipped this question: 31)
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
38%
27%
14% 14%
6%
1%
26%
37%
14%
9%
7% 7%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Low cost Strong brand
awareness (trust)
Distribution channels Partnerships R&D Other
Aug-14
Feb-14
16. Page 16
To what extent do you expect your customers'
demand to change in the next 6 months? (one answer)
Question 9
In August 2014, 53% of companies expect the demand from their customers to “somewhat increase” and 36% believe
that it will “stay the same”. However, overall there are no major variations in trends in August compared to February 2014.
Total Respondents: 280
(Skipped this question: 25)
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
August 2014
3%
37%
60%
2%
36%
62%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Change dramatically
Stay the same
Somewhat change
Aug-14
Feb-14
February vs. August 2014
1%
8%
36%
53%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Decrease dramatically
Somewhat decrease
Stay the same
Somewhat increase
Increase dramatically
17. Page 17
What impact will the change in customers' demand
have on your company in the next 6 months?
(one answer for each option)
Question 10(a) – Operations, Marketing, and Brand Positioning
Although in decrease, a potential change in customers’ demand seems to impact the most on operations of the
respondent companies (13% in August, in decrease from 21% in February) and not so much marketing and brand
positioning.
Total number of responses: 587
Business outlook survey – 2014 Mid-year edition
10%
12%
20%
7%
34%
33%
23%
27%
13%
21%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Aug-14
Feb-14
Lowest impact (1) (2) (3) (4) Highest impact (5)
14%
19%
20%
14%
32%
26%
28%
36%
6%
5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Aug-14
Feb-14
Lowest impact (1) (2) (3) (4) Highest impact (5)
17%
16%
21%
19%
27%
33%
27%
25%
8%
7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Aug-14
Feb-14
Lowest impact (1) (2) (3) (4) Highest impact (5)
Brand Positioning
Operations Marketing
18. Page 18
What impact will the change in customers' demand
have on your company in the next 6 months?
(one answer for each option)
Question 10(b) – CSR, Organizational Structure, and Innovation
Also in decrease, innovation comes second in the ranking of the areas perceived as having the highest impact as a result
of a change in customers’ demand (14% in August vs 21% in February 2014).
Total number of responses: 587
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Innovation
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Organizational Structure
31%
40%
31%
28%
27%
23%
9%
7%
2%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Aug-14
Feb-14
Lowest impact (1) (2) (3) (4) Highest impact (5)
17%
21%
20%
28%
38%
28%
20%
21%
5%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Aug-14
Feb-14
Lowest impact (1) (2) (3) (4) Highest impact (5)
12%
5%
16%
16%
25%
23%
33%
35%
14%
21%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Aug-14
Feb-14
Lowest impact (1) (2) (3) (4) Highest impact (5)
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The impact of the legal environment on the growth of the company is perceived as relatively stable at the high-end ratings
(21% in February vs 22% in August 2014).
To what extent does the legal, tax and regulatory
environment play a role in the growth of your
company? (one answer for each option)
Question 11(a)
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8% 15%
18%
28%
35%
27%
26%
22%
21%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-14
Feb-14
Least important role (1) (2) (3) (4) Highest important role (5)
Legal environment
Total number of responses: 585
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In August 62% of respondents consider that tax environment plays a high and very high role in the growth of their
company, on increase from 56% in February.
To what extent does the legal, tax and regulatory
environment play a role in the growth of your
company? (one answer for each option)
Question 11(b)
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Tax environment
7%
2%
8%
14%
23%
28%
31%
19%
31%
37%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-14
Feb-14
Least important role (1) (2) (3) (4) Highest important role (5)
Total number of responses: 585
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The regulatory framework seems to be perceived as of a highest impact in August 27% compared to 23% in February.
Both in August and February, 33% of the respondents agreed that regulatory environment plays a high role in their
company’s growth in 2014.
To what extent does the legal, tax and regulatory
environment play a role in the growth of your
company? (one answer for each option)
Question 11(c)
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Regulatory environment
7%
2%
11%
9%
22%
33%
33%
33%
27%
23%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Aug-14
Feb-14
Least important role (1) (2) (3) (4) Highest important role (5)
Total number of responses: 585
22. Page 22
Which of the following best describes your
company’s primary strategy for financing its
investments in the past year? (one answer)
Question 12
When it comes to financing investments, companies continue to use mostly bank loans (54% in February vs. 49% in
August), followed by share capital increase (10% in February vs. 23% in August). There was a steep reduction in the “own
resources, intercompany loans and reinvested profit” segment, down to 16% in August from 34% in February 2014.
Total Respondents: 248
(Skipped this question: 52)
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August 2014
34%
2%
10%
54%
16%
12%
23%
49%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Own resources, intercompany
loans, reinvested profit
Our company used venture
capital to finance its investments
Our company used share capital
increase to finance its
investments
Our company used bank loans to
finance its investments
Aug-14
Feb-14
60%
27%
13% Own resources
Intercompany
loans
Reinvested profit
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Which of the following best describes your
company's preferred strategy for financing its
investments in the following 6 months? (one answer)
Question 13
In August as well, companies’ main strategy for financing future investments appears to be through bank loans 48% vs.
49% in February 2014. The “share capital increase” segment is expected to be up to 26% compared to 12% in February.
Total Respondents: 240
(Skipped this question: 65)
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August 2014
62%
35%
3% Own resources
Intercompany
loans
Reinvested profit
7%
12%
11%
21%
49%
2%
12%
12%
26%
48%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Other
Own resources, intercompany
loans, reinvested profit
Venture capital
Share capital increase
Bank loans
Aug-14
Feb-14
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Which of the following best describe the reaction
of your company to the business environment
in the past 6 months? (one answer)
Question 14
In the past 6 months, businesses reacted to the pressures coming from the business environment by increasing
productivity (34% in August vs. 32% in February), by reducing costs (23% in August vs. 22% in February), or by new
products launching (16% in August vs. 17% in February).
Total Respondents: 285
(Skipped this question: 20)
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5%
2%
5%
2%
15%
17%
22%
32%
2%
1%
3%
4%
6%
11%
16%
23%
34%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Other, please specify
Reduced capital investment
Reduced market coverage
Mergers & Acquisition
Attraction of EU funds
Talent acquisition
Restructure of the organization
New products
Cost reduction
Produtivity increase
Aug-14
Feb-14
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Which of the following actions will your company
take to increase sales? (multiple answers)
Question 15
In August, 60% of respondents say their company’s strategy to increase sales will consist in introducing new
products/services for existing clients (compared to 80% in February), 33% say they will be increasing investment in
marketing and sales (compared with 24% in February), while 18% will be adapting existing products/service for new
geographic markets (compared to 22% in February).
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7%
5%
10%
22%
29%
32%
24%
80%
3%
5%
14%
18%
31%
32%
33%
60%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Merging with and/or acquring competitors to increase market
share
Increasing prices
Cutting prices
Adapting existing product/ service for new geographic markets
Opening new distribution channels/ reorganizing distribution to
use multiple channels
Entering new geographic markets for existing products/services
Increasing investment in marketing and sales
Introducing new products and/or services for existing clients and
to attract new clients
Aug-14
Feb-14
Total Respondents: 285
(Skipped this question: 20)
26. Page 26
In case of stagnation/decline in the market what
will be the steps your company will pursue in the
next 12 months? (all that apply)
Question 16
Unlike in February, when only 56% of companies said that they would continue to stay on the market if it declined, in
August the percentage increased up to 61%. However, a lower percentage of companies (42% in August vs. 56% in
February) seem to be willing to transform the market through innovative approaches in case such a decline occurs.
Total Respondents: 285
(Skipped this question: 20)
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5%
10%
10%
56%
56%
4%
5%
13%
42%
61%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Leave the market and seek new ones
Seek external funding to secure our position on the market
Grow on the market through M&A (Mergers & Acquisition)
Transform the market through innovative approaches
Stay on the market until is stable again in order to secure it and
increase the trust level
Aug-14
Feb-14
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Demographics
The results of this survey reflect the
responses received to our
questionnaire in the period between
28 Jul. and 8 Aug. 2014, from 305
top executives of major companies
operating in Romania.
28. Page 28
Romanian company (Yes/No)
Demographics
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Industry sector
8%
2%
2%
4%
4%
12%
17%
4%
2%
10%
9%
26%
1%
1%
1%
2%
4%
4%
5%
4%
6%
7%
9%
9%
11%
14%
22%
0% 10% 20% 30%
Other
Publishing & Printing
R&D / New technology
Telecommunication / Media
Tourism
Chemicals
Information Technology (IT)
Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Power / Energy / Mining
Food & Beverages / Agriculture
Transportation
Retail & Wholesale trade
Construction / Real Estate
Services
Industry / Manufacturing
Aug-14
Feb-14
57%
43%
54%
46%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Yes
No
Aug-14
Feb-14
29. Page 29
Demographics
Company revenue levelBusiness type
65%
29%
6%
73%
22%
5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Business to Business
Business to Consumers
Business to Government
Aug-14
Feb-14
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4%
15%
29%
15%
37%
5%
21%
33%
12%
29%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Less than 1 M EUR
1-10 M EUR
10-50 M EUR
50-100 M EUR
100 M EUR +
Aug-14
Feb-14
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Entity type Job title of respondent
Demographics
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3%
5%
36%
56%
2%
7%
14%
77%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Government/State-owned
enterprise
Public Equity / Portfolio
company
Pubicly listed
Privately owned
Aug-14
Feb-14
3%
3%
13%
8%
7%
28%
38%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
8%
17%
54%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
CIO/Technology director
Other C-level executive
Head of business unit
Head of department
SVP/VP/Director
Board member
Manager
CFO/Treasurer/Controller
CEO/President/Managing
director
Aug-14
Feb-14
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Project team members
Elena Badea
Associate Director
Branding, Marketing and Communication
EY Romania
elena.badea@ro.ey.com
Constantin Măgdălina
Senior Associate, Knowledge Management
Branding, Marketing and Communication
EY Romania
constantin.magdalina@ro.ey.com
We would like to thank all the respondents for their contribution
to this survey. A special tank you goes to Diana Dumitrașcu
from doingbusiness.ro for her significant support.
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