Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “MADE IN SWEDEN”

Wednesday, 15 June 2022
9 am-10 am

Join us at our Breakfast and find out:

  • Is it closer from the Tri-City to Karlskrona in Sweden than to Warsaw?…
  • Where did the smorgasbord originate from and is it really from Sweden? Does it include meatballs and herring?
  • Why do Swedes love nature so much and what are their feasting traditions?
  • What words and concepts define the Swedish people and why should you FIKA?
  • Why is silence not just golden for Swedes, but something more, and why can you get mustard in the pharmacy?

Malgorzata Musinska-Kubis, who lived and worked in Sweden for almost 7 years – first as a diplomat at the Polish Embassy in Stockholm and then in business – will tell you about the peculiarities of Sweden, its beautiful nature, cities, customs and, above all, people. Małgorzata currently lives in Warsaw, where she works for a Polish chemical company in the supply chain division. She combines her work with her passion – she is also an Intercultural Competence and Business Coach, cooperates with Swedish-Polish Chamber of Commerce in Stockholm, is a member of SIETAR, and recently started recording podcasts.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

  • By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl
  • Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “BUSINESS LEGO CLOSET”

Thursday, 9 June 2022
11 am-12 pm

If:

  • you want to spend your mornings quietly drinking coffee instead of nervously searching through your closet for things that fit,
  • you no longer have the strength or desire to go shopping in the mall after work or you get lost in the maze of stores,
  • you have clothes in your closet that you don’t wear even though they cost a lot of money,
  • you prefer to buy less often, but good quality items,
  • you want to look good but spend the minimum amount of time and money on it,

then the “Business Lego Closet” workshop is just what you need. It will solve your clothing problems and make you feel great in your own skin.

When you look stunning and feel good about your image, your confidence grows. And that makes you feel you can achieve anything!

I dedicate this workshop, which I have the pleasure of hosting thanks to the courtesy of Balajcza Linguistic Services, to all those who have to leave their home every morning and commute to their workplace.

The “lego closet”  is for those who, when standing in front of their wardrobe in the morning, tend to think “I don’t have anything to wear”.

Thanks to this workshop, your style will flourish and it will be easier for you to choose the right outfit for work. You will look elegant and professional, and you will no longer waste your morning trying to select the right set of clothes. You’ll learn how to do it in half the time it takes you now.

The workshop will cover basic clothing and accessories to help you build a style for work.

Also, you will:

  • stop buying clothes you won’t wear,
  • not struggle with matching clothes every day,
  • look great and feel confident in any situation,
  • learn how to plan your clothing expenses without feeling guilty about it.

Workshop agenda:

  1. What is a “lego closet” and why is it worth having one?
  2. How do you know if this solution is for you?
  3. Ways to create the perfect content of your closet
  4. The advantages and disadvantages of owning a lego closet
  5. Take a step towards minimalism – key elements and proportions in your closet
  6. Women’s and men’s “lego-closet”
  7. Practical ways to plan your fashion budget

The workshop will be conducted by:

Iwona Sasin – engineer and image coach, graduate of the Faculty of Textiles at the Łódź University of Technology and Université de la Mode, Université Lumière Lyon 2 at the Faculty of Communication in the Fashion and Luxury Industry.Iwona gained her professional experience in France, working with the style agencies of Nelly Rodi, Peclers and Martine Leherpeur, among others. She is a fashion industry practitioner. She has extensive international experience: she has worked in France, Italy, Germany, UK and Sweden. She provides strategic planning and production management at every stage for international fashion brands. She writes about fashion and style, and coordinates conferences, trainings and workshops for clients on image-making projects. She adheres to the principle of “sharing is caring”. She feels best when what she does allows others to grow. She values human-centred action the most. She does fashion drawing, creating original prints. She covers fabrics, leather, natural stone surfaces (quartz, alabaster) and plastics with her designs.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, timea.balajcza@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

  • Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.
  • By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl

BALAJCZA – invitations for webinars 31.05.2022 & 2.06.2022

Friday, 31 May 2022

9 am-10 am

“Lviv Open to the World”

Lviv (ukr. Львів) is a city in western Ukraine, founded in 1256. It is also called “Little Paris” and the city’s official slogan is: “Lviv – Open to the World.

It is an important industrial hub, railroad, air and road junction. It is also an important center of science and culture in Ukraine. In 1998, the historic center of Lviv was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Now, during the war in Ukraine, it is also an important aid center for refugees.

Join us at our Tuesday Breakfast and find out:

  • what old legends say about Lviv,
  • which animal is the symbol of Lviv and how many of its statues are in the city,
  • what is worth visiting when in Lviv,
  • what Lviv and Wroclaw have in common.

The meeting will be hosted by:

Kateryna Chwiszczuk – intercultural and multilingual soft skills coach (languages: Ukrainian, Polish, English, French), as well as internal coach supporting development of employees in a multinational corporation. She has over 10 years of experience working in multinational corporations with clients mainly from the French and Swiss markets in the areas of: finance, human resources and payroll, and customer service. Her passion is supporting employees and customers by providing smart solutions. She believes that challenges are also opportunities. Born in Lviv, raised in Algeria, she has lived in Poland for 13 years.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

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Thursday, 2 June 2022

8 am-9 am

“Tourist in a Japanese Restaurant”

Before going to Japan, it is good to know not only the outline of the country’s history and the mentality of its people. There are so many customs in Japan that a tourist may feel uncomfortable in many everyday situations.

“Tourist in a Japanese Restaurant” is the topic of our Online Breakfast on Thursday, June 2 at 8 a.m.

Among other things, we will explain whether you should:

  • remove your shoes before entering a restaurant,
  • pray before meals,
  • pay for otoshi – water and starters,
  • eat ramen soup with chopsticks,
  • give tips

and what not to do with chopsticks.

The meeting will be held by Kamila Radzyńska – business coach, specialised in intercultural communication, member of SIETAR Polska, R&D Manager experienced in foreign trade, romanist, passionate about the Far East, and winner of the Knowledge about France Competition organised by PR III radio and France Inter.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

  • By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl
  • Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “How foreign words became ours – borrowings in the Polish language”

Tuesday, 24 May 2022

11 m-12 pm

A linguistic borrowing, or a loanword or foreign word, is a linguistic element taken from a foreign language that has established itself as part of the native language. The term is used in opposition to the native vocabulary. The term “borrowing” is used to describe all foreign words, phrases, derivative types, inflectional forms, syntactic constructions and phraseological compounds.

During the workshop we will talk about:

  • common anglicisms
  • words that seem native but come from other languages
  • how borrowings and their use affect communication between members of different generations

The meeting will be hosted by Ms Olga Marek-Kostrzewska, a Polish language teacher at the Lingua Polonica school, and a marketing and PR specialist by profession. She built her experience working for companies such as Benefit Systems and at numerous marketing conferences.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

  • By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl
  • Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Switzerland – Cultural Differences in Business”

Tuesday, 17 May 2022

8 am-9 am

The Swiss Confederation is unusual in many ways. This small country with its ethnic, religious and cultural diversity is united by Willensnation – the desire to live together.

How is it possible to communicate effectively in a country with as many as four official languages? This and other questions will be answered on Tuesday, May 17, at 8 a.m. during our Online Breakfast “Switzerland – Cultural Differences in Business”.

We will cover topics such as:

  • dress code for a business meeting
  • taboo subjects
  • culinary boundaries dividing the Swiss
  • whether punctuality is important in the “land of watches”
  • what the president of Switzerland drives to meetings

The meeting will be held by Kamila Radzyńska – business coach, specialised in intercultural communication, member of SIETAR Polska, R&D Manager experienced in foreign trade, romanist, passionate about the Far East, and winner of the Knowledge about France Competition organised by PR III radio and France Inter.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

  • By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl
  • Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

Polish as a foreign language – barrier-free communication at work

Today, learning a foreign language is a necessity. However, for many people it is not English but Polish that is now a priority.

Lately, we have been receiving numerous questions about a Polish language course, to which we reply: “Yes, by all means!” We have been successfully teaching Polish as a foreign language for several years now, also online.

Teaching Polish as a foreign language is completely different to teaching it to native speakers. A teacher who conducts this type of class must have an appropriate glottodidactic background.

Therefore, native speakers at Balajcza are also experienced language teachers. Thanks to this, they are able to adjust the level of classes to the needs of foreigners who are taking their first steps in Polish. The participants can start using their first phrases quickly and stress-free.

We offer individual and group classes, which we conduct at a location of your choice or completely online.

When conducting classes for companies, we adjust the course to specific positions so that the students can communicate freely and effectively in their everyday work.

If your organization is now facing a language challenge, contact us. We will give you all the information you need and, once the decision has been made, we will organize the course.

timea.balajcza@balajcza.pl
Tel.: 22 643 47 94, 98; Mobile phone: +48 601 913 446

www.balajcza.pl

Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “North versus South Italy – one country, two worlds”

Thursday, 5 May 2022
8 am-9 am

Italians are most often seen as loud, energetic, tanned, with a fairly laid-back approach to life. Meanwhile, they themselves believe that the north and south of Italy are almost two different countries. The contrast between these regions is noticeable in almost every aspect.

Join us for our Thursday Breakfast and find out:

  • where the “real Italy” is located
  • who the “polentons” are
  • why in southern Italy you only cry twice
  • and whether the siesta applies nationwide

The meeting will be hosted in English by:

Cristiano Berta – a linguist, sommelier, ski instructor and mountain lover. An Italian from Piedmont with extensive international experience. He grew up in Germany, studied in Italy, and worked in Denmark, Norway, Canada, and Switzerland.

The meeting will be held in English.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

  • By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl
  • Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

CRIDO advised on two transactions

CRIDO advised on the sale of 100 percent of Aura Medic Południe shares

CRIDO acted as Corporate Finance advisors to the Owners of Aura Medic Południe sp. z o.o., which owns two magnetic resonance diagnostic centres – in Stalowa Wola and Radomsko.

Two magnetic resonance diagnostic centres (in Stalowa Wola and Radomsko) have come under new ownership. The previous owners chose to sell 100 percent of their shares in the company to Bonus-Diagnosta sp. z o.o., a company controlled by PZU Zdrowia S.A., which operates in the medical services sector.

The sale was facilitated by CRIDO, which acted as the sole corporate finance advisor to the company’s owners. Transactional advice was rendered by: Artur Marszałkiewicz, managing partner at CRIDO leading the Corporate Finance team, Aleksandra Małolepsza, senior associate, and Monika Olak, senior financial analyst.

Artur Marszałkiewicz and his CRIDO team supported us throughout the transaction. Thanks to the team’s professional handling of the process and their unwavering commitment we were able to negotiate very favourable terms – says Damian Biedulski, (former) President of the Board of Directors and Aura Medic shareholder.

We are pleased to have played our part in PZU Zdrowie’s dynamic growth in the medical services sector while securing very favourable commercial terms for our client – adds Artur Marszałkiewicz, managing partner heading CRIDO’s Corporate Finance team.

CRIDO supports entrepreneurs, corporations and PE/VC funds in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions at every stage in the process. CRIDO’s package of advisory services includes due diligence, tax, financial, corporate finance and comprehensive legal support, including legal due diligence.

CRIDO’s Corporate Finance team provides comprehensive transaction advice in M&A processes. We also support clients in seeking financing for acquisitions, development, investment projects and project finance deals. This is made possible by our close cooperation with banks, PE funds and specialist funds.

 

CRIDO advised PortfoLion fund on investment in Mindgram

CRIDO’s support involved comprehensive legal advice in negotiating and signing transaction documents at PortfoLion level – one of the investors in the seed round. CRIDO was represented by Przemysław Furmaga, partner heading the CRIDO Legal M&A and PE/VC team, Andrzej Dunikowski, senior associate, Filip Sobociński, junior associate.

Through the Mindgram platform, company employees and their families can access psychological counseling and consult preventative medicine specialists and personal development coaches. The start-up was launched in 2021. The financing which we have helped to arrange is intended to spur growth and international expansion.

Alongside Credo Ventures (lead investor), Nuntak Capital, Market One Capital and Pamoja Capital, PortfoLion was one of the Midgram investors in the seed round. The seed round was for EUR 7 million and was one of the biggest seed rounds in Poland to date.

The Mindgram transaction is another VC type of project we have been involved in in the last few months, this time acting for the investor. Mindgram is an excellent example of a company which provides services in what is a growing well-being and mental health sector. Limited access to psychological counselling, pandemic-induced anxiety, and the current volatile political situation make for ideal growth opportunities for companies such as Mindgram. Mindgram’s impressive start and promising international expansion have drawn the attention of VC investors, which is attested to by the successful seed round where we had the opportunity to support PortfoLion – says Przemysław Furmaga, partner leading CRIDO Legal’s M&A PE/VC team.

CRIDO supports companies, company founders and investors in Private Equity and Venture Capital type of transactions. We provide a full range of services including transaction structuring, due diligence studies (for legal, tax and financial purposes) and preparing and negotiating transaction documentation.

On-line workshop with BALAJCZA: “How to take care of yourself and your team in a crisis”

Wednesday, 27 April 2022

11 am-12 pm

In the last two years, many people have been asking themselves “when will it end?” We have experienced a pandemic, war and many challenges that directly impact our mental health. That’s why it is so important to take care of our mental strength and resilience, as well as our relationships with others.

During our workshop, you will learn:

  • What is mental resilience? Why should it be addressed?
  • How to build habits that support mental resilience
  • How to take care of yourself while respecting your own and others’ needs

The workshop will be hosted by:

Monika Guzek – crisis consultant and intercultural trainer working in the spirit of Nonviolent Communication. Project manager and university lecturer. President of SIETAR Polska. She supports organizations in building mental resilience and shaping an empathetic workplace.

The meeting will be held in Polish.

To confirm your participation, please contact:

Timea Balajcza, spotkania@balajcza.pl
tel.: +48 601 913 446

Please be informed that the participation in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” is tantamount to consenting to the use and dissemination by the organizer, i.e. BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. (KRS 0000659805), of the image of the persons participating in the “Online Breakfast with BALAJCZA” and “Online Workshops with BALAJCZA” provided for in Article 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

By signing up for the webinar, you consent to receiving marketing information from BALAJCZA sp. z o.o. and the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Policy published on the website balajcza.pl

SWISS operates twice a week between Gdansk and Zurich

Discover Switzerland and the world with the new direct SWISS flight from Gdansk. From 3 April 2022, SWISS operates twice a week between Gdansk and Zurich.

It is worth mentioning the newly introduced SWISS Premium Economy seats on long-haul destinations available also from Gdansk via Zurich: Miami, San Francisco and Sao Paulo. Further SWISS destinations served with Boeing 777-300ER will then gradually be added.