This document discusses why the author's company loves using Git. It notes that Git adoption has grown 30% over three years according to a 2013 survey. The company fully integrates Git into its development chain, using it alongside tools like Jira for planning, IntelliJ for coding, Bamboo for building, and Bitbucket for code sharing and quality assurance. An example workflow is provided where a customer reports an issue, a Jira ticket is created, development occurs in Git branches, code is verified in Bitbucket, and the fix is released.
This document discusses interface management between companies in the EU and former Soviet regions. It notes that European management may not be effective in former Soviet regions due to cultural and structural differences stemming from 70 years of communism. Successful interface management requires precision in tasks and language, clarity in goals and responsibilities, and the right balance of formality and informality. It also requires understanding of cultural differences, such as between short-term thinking and investment orientation.
This document discusses why the author's company loves using Git. It notes that Git adoption has grown 30% over three years according to a 2013 survey. The company fully integrates Git into its development chain, using it alongside tools like Jira for planning, IntelliJ for coding, Bamboo for building, and Bitbucket for code sharing and quality assurance. An example workflow is provided where a customer reports an issue, a Jira ticket is created, development occurs in Git branches, code is verified in Bitbucket, and the fix is released.
This document discusses interface management between companies in the EU and former Soviet regions. It notes that European management may not be effective in former Soviet regions due to cultural and structural differences stemming from 70 years of communism. Successful interface management requires precision in tasks and language, clarity in goals and responsibilities, and the right balance of formality and informality. It also requires understanding of cultural differences, such as between short-term thinking and investment orientation.
MAFCON has over 10 years of experience providing reliable market data for sectors across the Eurasian Customs Union region. They employ a network of local staff across many cities to conduct store checks, interview producers, and qualify collected data. MAFCON ensures high quality data by having a representative work closely with clients to define needs, select appropriate sources, and refine findings with in-depth interviews. The head of MAFCON's Market Data team, Maryana Oliynyk, has an economics background and leads research projects for clients across various industries.
This document provides an overview of business conditions in Ukraine and whether Ukraine is on the road towards joining the EU. It discusses several key topics:
- The main actors involved in Ukraine's path towards the EU, including the US, EU/NATO, Russia, and Ukraine.
- Challenges Ukraine faces in reorienting its trade towards the West, replacing Russia as its main trade partner, and reforms needed regarding energy and other sectors.
- Opportunities for Ukraine in strengthening trade with the EU through implementing agreements like the DCFTA, but challenges in carrying out necessary reforms.
- Key sectors seen as opportunities for Ukraine to develop trade with countries like Denmark, specifically in energy efficiency,
MAFCON is an international consultancy company that has been operating in the CIS region since the mid-1980s. They help companies with relocation and project implementation in the region through providing end-to-end services like start-ups, facilities management, equipment financing, and obtaining approvals. MAFCON has handled over 100 outsourcing and offshoring projects across industries in Central and Eastern Europe. The document also provides contact information for MAFCON and describes Belarus as an attractive market for business due to its central location in Europe and proximity to Russia and Eastern Europe.
Investment and Establishment in BelarusMorten Munk
This document discusses investment opportunities in Belarus and provides tips for establishing businesses there. It notes that Belarus presents a lower-risk option than Russia or Ukraine, with a stable market economy and predictable rules. It highlights sectors like agriculture, food processing, and energy as promising areas for growth. The presenter's company, MAFCON, has successfully established over 100 projects across the former Soviet states. The document stresses the importance of thorough research and understanding local norms to navigate the administrative processes and ensure long-term success when investing in Belarus and the broader CIS region.
Launching a business in Belarus is relatively easy, taking only five days which is about a third of the average time in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The World Bank ranks Belarus as the 9th easiest place to start a small or medium-sized business due to the short launch time and lack of minimum capital requirements. The rankings evaluate how simple it is for entrepreneurs to start and operate businesses across 185 global economies.
MAFCON is a European business developer that helps production and exporting companies establish operations in Eastern Europe. It has offices in Denmark and Ukraine. MAFCON recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities of doing business in emerging markets like the former Soviet Union. Specifically, these markets have "institutional voids" in government and market structures that impact business conditions. MAFCON offers advisory services to help clients overcome these issues and improve their financial performance in the region by leveraging its 20+ years of experience and expertise in these markets.
MAFCON has over 10 years of experience providing reliable market data for sectors across the Eurasian Customs Union region. They employ a network of local staff across many cities to conduct store checks, interview producers, and qualify collected data. MAFCON ensures high quality data by having a representative work closely with clients to define needs, select appropriate sources, and refine findings with in-depth interviews. The head of MAFCON's Market Data team, Maryana Oliynyk, has an economics background and leads research projects for clients across various industries.
This document provides an overview of business conditions in Ukraine and whether Ukraine is on the road towards joining the EU. It discusses several key topics:
- The main actors involved in Ukraine's path towards the EU, including the US, EU/NATO, Russia, and Ukraine.
- Challenges Ukraine faces in reorienting its trade towards the West, replacing Russia as its main trade partner, and reforms needed regarding energy and other sectors.
- Opportunities for Ukraine in strengthening trade with the EU through implementing agreements like the DCFTA, but challenges in carrying out necessary reforms.
- Key sectors seen as opportunities for Ukraine to develop trade with countries like Denmark, specifically in energy efficiency,
MAFCON is an international consultancy company that has been operating in the CIS region since the mid-1980s. They help companies with relocation and project implementation in the region through providing end-to-end services like start-ups, facilities management, equipment financing, and obtaining approvals. MAFCON has handled over 100 outsourcing and offshoring projects across industries in Central and Eastern Europe. The document also provides contact information for MAFCON and describes Belarus as an attractive market for business due to its central location in Europe and proximity to Russia and Eastern Europe.
Investment and Establishment in BelarusMorten Munk
This document discusses investment opportunities in Belarus and provides tips for establishing businesses there. It notes that Belarus presents a lower-risk option than Russia or Ukraine, with a stable market economy and predictable rules. It highlights sectors like agriculture, food processing, and energy as promising areas for growth. The presenter's company, MAFCON, has successfully established over 100 projects across the former Soviet states. The document stresses the importance of thorough research and understanding local norms to navigate the administrative processes and ensure long-term success when investing in Belarus and the broader CIS region.
Launching a business in Belarus is relatively easy, taking only five days which is about a third of the average time in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The World Bank ranks Belarus as the 9th easiest place to start a small or medium-sized business due to the short launch time and lack of minimum capital requirements. The rankings evaluate how simple it is for entrepreneurs to start and operate businesses across 185 global economies.
MAFCON is a European business developer that helps production and exporting companies establish operations in Eastern Europe. It has offices in Denmark and Ukraine. MAFCON recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities of doing business in emerging markets like the former Soviet Union. Specifically, these markets have "institutional voids" in government and market structures that impact business conditions. MAFCON offers advisory services to help clients overcome these issues and improve their financial performance in the region by leveraging its 20+ years of experience and expertise in these markets.