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9 May 2022
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…
28 April 2022Polish 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…
26 April 2022Online 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.…
21 April 2022CRIDO 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…
20 April 2022On-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…
15 April 2022SWISS 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…
14 April 2022Online breakfast with BALAJCZA: Ukraine: people, culture and traditions
Friday, 22 April 2022 9 am-10 am Ukraine is one of the largest countries in Europe, currently fighting for its independence and democracy in a conflict of a scale that no one expected in the 21st century. Since the beginning of this war, interest in Ukraine itself, as well as…
Online breakfast with BALAJCZA: China – Yesterday and Today, part 3
Thursday, 21 April 2022 8 am-9 am A history of over 4,000 years is not a thing of the past in the Middle Kingdom. Quite the contrary, surprisingly many elements of modern Chinese life are closely tied to its long tradition. Join us for part 3 of our "China –…
4 April 2022On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “Different cultural approaches to the concept of time”
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 11 am-12 pm People's perception of time is culturally determined. Time is incredibly important in business relations, so lack of knowledge how different cultures approach time can cause many misunderstandings. It can even lead to the breakdown of negotiation talks. How different cultures perceive time and…
25 March 2022Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Lebanon – The Middle East is even closer than you think”
Thursday, 7 April 2022 8 am-9 am Lebanon is the land of vineyards, orange orchards, green meadows and pine forests. This is where Arab culture meets Mediterranean culture. A country full of ancient monuments, wonderful landscapes, excellent cuisine and smiling, hospitable people. Many of us associate Lebanon only with war,…
21 March 2022On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “Cultural Differences between Brits and Poles” …with lots of humour and reading between the lines.
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 11 am-12 pm What is the goal of this webinar? To see that even fluent English does not guarantee clear and comprehensible communication in the Anglo-Saxon world. What will you learn during the webinar? You will learn the basic communication codes of the British based on…
17 March 2022CRIDO advised on bringing in a strategic investor for Alfa Brokers
CRIDO acted as a corporate finance and legal advisor on Alfa Brokers Sp. z o.o.’s deal with a strategic investor. Alfa Brokers is set to strengthen its position in the insurance brokerage market thanks to its new strategic partner - RENOMIA Gallagher. Alfa Brokers has reached another milestone in growing…
15 March 2022Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Valencia (Spain) – a city with fiery energy”
Thursday, 24 March 2022 8 am-9 am Valencia is not only the third largest city in Spain, but also one of the most important ports in Europe. It is famous for its Festival of Fire (las fallas / les falles), which is on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible…
9 March 2022Hoogells launches real estate practice and expands team
Hoogells is once again expanding its practice in recent times – this time with the real estate & finance practice. Jakub Mosoń, previously Head of Legal Department and Group Compliance Manager at a leading international real estate development company, has been appointed its head. "The growth of the Real Estate…
4 March 2022On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “Effective feedback in an intercultural environment”
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 11 am-12 pm We deal with feedback in almost every interpersonal situation. Feedback is one of the most important development tools, but not exclusively – it provides us with a sense of security, which is so essential today. Good feedback allows to build trust and strong…
25 February 2022Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “China – Yesterday and Today” part 2
Thursday, 10 March 2022 8 am-9 am "Chinese culture is very much rooted in beliefs and myths, unchanged for several thousand years. Despite the fast pace of life today and the power of new technologies, ancient customs, symbols and superstitions are still observed in the Middle Kingdom. Join us on…
23 February 2022CRIDO has advised on the acquisition of a company from industrial automation sector
CRIDO has advised on the acquisition of Rolling-Robotics by the Belgian company VMA N.V., part of the CFE Group. CRIDO's services included, in particular, conducting due diligence and transaction advisory services. Rolling-Robotics operates in the industrial automation industry and developes software for the automotive industry. Its solutions are used by…
22 February 2022On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “Inclusive language”
Tuesday, 1 March 2022 11 am-12 pm Inclusive language is a language that avoids certain expressions that may exclude (discriminate) certain social groups, so that it can protect people from different groups and social minorities. During the workshop we will talk about: what an inclusion group is inclusive language –…
17 February 202297% of clients satisfied with Balajcza’s services
At Balajcza Linguistic Services, the management of translation orders is a multi-step process. From the inquiry, through quotation, import to CAT software, the translator's work, verification, and finally transfer of the final file to the client. However, at BLS it doesn’t end there. In 2021, clients who ordered a translation…
14 February 2022Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “China – yesterday and today”
Thursday, 24 February 2022 8 am-9 am Over 4,000 years of Chinese civilization is more than just fascinating history. It is an inexhaustible source of experience that Chinese people reach for to build their today and tomorrow on this solid base. We invite you to a series of meetings "China…
9 February 2022On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – ‘How to be right and have right relations? Empathy in Intercultural Communication’
Tuesday, 15 February 2022 11 am-12 pm ‘Your words can change the world.’ It is through words that we build understanding and make connections. The way we communicate affects our relationships, including those at work. Communication challenges arise even more so when we work at the crossroads of different cultures.…
1 February 2022Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Piedmont – Italy off the beaten track”
Thursday, 10 February 2022 8 am-9 am Piedmont, or “the region at the foot of the mountains”, is situated in Northwest Italy. Mountains, lakes and small picturesque villages are an integral part of its landscape. The region is adored by mountain lovers for its breathtaking views and some of Europe’s…
26 January 2022On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “How Language Changes”
Tuesday, 1 February 2022 11 am-12 pm Language is a social construct and specifically because of this it is subject to change. In the 21st century, we speak and write differently than we did in the 15th or 18th centuries, and differently than we did a hundred or even fifty…
20 January 2022Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Switzerland – diversity that attracts people”
Thursday, 27 January 2022 8 am-9 am Switzerland is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. It is home to the largest waterfalls in Europe and magnificent mountains. It is also one of the smallest countries in Europe, yet one of the most culturally diverse…
18 January 2022An unusual goal-setting technique and its effects – Balajcza Linguistic Services has a new office in Cracow
Aside from receiving wishes, how do you make the next year better than the last? It's best to make one’s own luck and set specific goals for 2022. And then, determine the best way to plan these goals to actually achieve them. There are many goal-setting methods: SMART, EXACT, backward…
11 January 2022On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “How to communicate effectively in an intercultural environment”
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 11 am-12 pm Cross-cultural teams are becoming increasingly popular these days. Cultural differences contribute to more creative and effective teams, which in turn can bring measurable benefits. Unfortunately, sometimes there can be a lack of mutual understanding, which leads to tensions and conflicts in the team,…
4 January 2022High volume translation… As fast as you need it
Sometimes in business there is no time to lose – the customer is waiting and you need to quickly make an offer or sign a contract. The deal is urgent, it should be finalized within a week, but... there are still several hundreds of pages of documentation to be translated.…
13 December 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA
Tuesday, 21 December 2021 11 am-12 pm "Language traps we can avoid" Linguistic communication is the human communication process which occurs by means of linguistic signs, transmitted either orally or in writing. The development of communication theory is in particular linked to the emergence and advancement of cybernetics as a…
26 November 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA
Thursday, 2 December 2021 8 am-9 am "Poles at the Ends of the World" Which Polish general has a settlement in South America named after him? Who was sent exotic delicacies to the POW camp by their former workers? How did an inconspicuous geographer from Lviv put a spoke in…
12 November 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “Troublesome language issues in communication”
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 11 am-12 pm Linguistic communication is the human communication process which occurs by means of linguistic signs, transmitted either orally or in writing. The development of communication theory is in particular linked to the emergence and advancement of cybernetics as a science of general principles of…
3 November 2021Polish Deal – webinar invitation
Register now Learn more Part I: 17 November 2021, 11:00-14:00 Part II: 18 November 2021, 11:00-13:20 We are pleased to invite you to the second edition of the webinar "Polish Deal and the tax changes it brings", during which KPMG experts will discuss the key provisions introduced through the latest…
29 October 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “How to work with the British”
Tuesday, 9 November 2021 11 am-12 pm They say that the world is a global village. Studying, meeting in shops and working with people of different nationalities aren’t anything new anymore. Changes in communication and the movement of labour and capital are facilitating this transformation. Collaborating with foreigners can bring…
26 October 2021We encourage you to read an announcement from PwC about the"ESG Leader" award! PDF
21 October 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Singapore – the luxury city of the future”
Thursday, 4 November 2021 8 am-9 am Singapore is a city-state located near the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. It is a kind of laboratory of urban development. Full of not only people, but also lush greenery. It seems to be a good indicator of what life will be…
18 October 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “Troublesome language issues in communication”
Tuesday, 26 October 2021 11 am-12 pm Linguistic communication is the human communication process which occurs by means of linguistic signs, transmitted either orally or in writing. The development of communication theory is in particular linked to the emergence and advancement of cybernetics as a science of general principles of…
13 October 2021Assumptions to the act on the whistleblower protection | Alert JDP
On Monday 4 October 20221, the assumptions to the draft act on the protection of persons who report breaches, the so-called whistleblowers, were published. The regulations are to be adopted by 17 December 2021, which means that companies should be already gearing up for putting required procedures in place. In…
11 October 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Bali – how will this paradise island surprise you?”
Thursday, 21 October 2021 8 am-9 am Bali, called “the Island of the Gods”, is a small island that is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands archipelago. For years it has been attracting tourists from all over the world. Bali, today the largest tourist destination in Indonesia, boasts a unique…
4 October 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “How to lead a meeting in English”
Tuesday, 12 October 2021 11 am-12 pm During the workshop you will learn: what types of meetings there are and how to lead them efficiently, what are the basic English terms related to the subject of meetings, how to open and lead a meeting when you have been delegated to…
1 October 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “South Korea – the land of extreme sensations” part 2.
Thursday, 7 October 2021 8 am-9 am Koreans, even when compared to Far East Asians, are more conservative, introverted and reserved than other nations. It is all the more difficult to penetrate their mentality and understand the motives of their behaviour, which is often perceived as exaggerated by Europeans. We…
27 September 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “Multiculturalism in business”
Tuesday, 28 September 2021 11 am-12 pm Customer service should be one of the most important and finely tuned areas of your business. You might be selling a great product or service, but neglecting customer service will overshadow all the benefits of your offer and the efforts you put into…
24 September 2021Batmaid.pl already operates in Warsaw
From September 2021 Batmaid is working in Warsaw. Please visit www.batmaid.pl and book your first house cleaning today. Especially for members and friends of the Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce we have prepared a discount of 50 zł for your first cleaning. While making a booking please enter "Izba" in the…
20 September 2021Hoogells Law Office expands its public procurement law practice
Michał Wojciechowski, attorney-at-law, in September, 2021, joined the Hoogells Law Office team to take on the position of Head of Public Procurement. Michał Wojciechowski is an expert in the field of domestic and EU public procurement law. He has extensive experience in representing clients (both private as well as public)…
15 September 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Art worth more than gold”
Thursday, 23 September 2021 8 am-9 am Warsaw is currently hosting an exhibition of works by Anna Bilińska, one of the first Polish female painters to take the world of art by storm. This is a good opportunity to talk about some interesting cases from the art scene. We will…
8 September 2021CRIDO developing M&A practice
On September 1, 2021, Przemysław Furmaga, who will be the partner responsible for the M&A practice, has joined CRIDO Legal. He brings with him Aleksandra Czarnecka and Andrzej Dunikowski, who will hold senior associate positions. Przemysław Furmaga will be responsible for developing the legal advisory practice in the area of…
6 September 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “South Korea – Nature is Home,” part 1.
Thursday, 9 September 2021 8 am-9 am South Korea is an intriguing tourist destination, where nearly four thousand years of history intertwines with modernity. Just as the unfortunate geopolitical location influenced the history of the country, the terrain and its beauty formed the mentality of its inhabitants. An exceptionally strong…
4 August 2021Investing in Poland – Free e-book on tax and legal regulations
Every year getsix® Group prepares for you a brochure that summarizes most up to date legal, tax and HR regulations for companies in Poland. The brochure will help you navigate through the maze of current regulations and changes in the law and systematize the most important information from an entrepreneur's…
23 July 2021AIDAN DEMPSEY APPOINTED AS GENERAL MANAGER FOR THE HOTEL BRISTOL, WARSAW, POLAND
The legendary Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Warsaw has welcomed Aidan Dempsey as the new General Manager. With over twenty years in the hospitality industry and considerable exposure to luxury & boutique hotel brands, Aidan brings an impressive resume of experience to Hotel Bristol, Warsaw. He comes to Poland…
15 July 2021mBank: win PLN 100,000 for a digital revolution in your company!
mBank has launched the second edition of the Digital Revolutions contest to find interesting ideas for an e-business and help implement them. The participants can win eight prizes worth a total of PLN 300,000. This year, Maciej Filipkowski, an experienced manager and businessman who hosts the “Zaprojektuj Swoje Życie” (“Design…
12 July 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Hong Kong – one country, two systems”, part 2.
Wednesday, 21 July 2021 8 am-9 am It is said that one minute experienced in New York provides as much excitement as one second in Hong Kong. And all because Hong Kong is remarkable in many ways. Unsurprisingly, it claims top spots in various global rankings, from the best-managed metro…
29 June 2021It’s summertime, take a break… from spending!
During the summer, everyone can get dreamy. You want to take a break from work, take a deep breath and feel the sea breeze or the mountain wind and... just relax. Summertime is a moment to decompress, and that’s why at Balajcza we’d like to offer our regular and new clients…
25 June 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “Verbal Communication in Business Presentation”
Tuesday, 29 June 2021 11 am-12 pm Verbal communication is a type of interpersonal communication which is expressed through spoken language. Verbal communication is most often accompanied by non-verbal communication. It is the primary means of human communication. For verbal communication to take place, there must be a speaker and…
21 June 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Hong Kong – one country, two systems”
Wednesday, 23 June 2021 8 am-9 am The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region includes more than 200 islands. It is a remarkable place, where one in seven residents is a millionaire, but as many as one in five live in extreme poverty. An expat paradise or the most expensive place…
14 June 20216 Months into Applying New Income Tax Regulations
Thee fourth edition of the annual KPMG conference, entitled “6 Months into Applying New Income Tax Regulations” will be held online. All the lectures will be given in Polish, with simultaneous interpretation into the English provided. The Conference’s media partner is Dziennik Gazeta Prawna. The focus of the event will…
10 June 2021Hoogells Law Office expands its infrastructure practice / New Head of infrastructure at Hoogells Law Office
Hoogells, in response to the needs of our Clients and the market, is expanding its infrastructure team. On June 1, 2021, Bolesław Szyłkajtis joined the team of Law Office lawyers as Head of Infrastructure. Bolesław Szyłkajtis specializes in litigation, arbitration and general legal counsel relating to construction investments, including infrastructure.…
8 June 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Portugal – the land of great explorers and green wine”
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 8 am-9 am Portugal is a country on the edge of Europe, bordering with the Atlantic Ocean. The sun shines almost all year round here, which is why Portugal produces some of the best wines in the world. The country is also known for its cuisine,…
2 June 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “Working in a hybrid team”
Tuesday, 8 June 2021 11 am-12 pm [caption id="attachment_12099" align="alignnone" width="640"] Businessman with headset works from remote at home with his colleagues.[/caption] At the beginning of the pandemic, many companies, for the sake of their employee’s safety, shifted to remote work. However, such a model does not always work, because,…
31 May 2021BALAJCZA – job offer
BALAJCZA is looking for a Client Service Specialist - native Norwegian/native Dutch. You can find more information below. OFFER
24 May 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Saxony at the weekend – treasures across the border”
Friday, 28 May 2021 8 am-9 am Saxony (German: Freistaat Sachsen) is a federal state in Germany bordering Poland, the Czech Republic and the following federal states: Bavaria, Thuringia, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg. The capital city is Dresden. The other main cities of Saxony are Leipzig, Chemnitz, Zwickau, Plauen and Görlitz.…
21 May 2021Business News by Hoogells – Hoogells Oleksiewicz Law Office newsletter
We are happy to inform that starting in May, 2021, the Hoogells Law Office will make a newsletter available to our Clients – Business News by Hoogells. We would like to share with you, on an on-going basis, legal and business content. We are aware of difficulties arising from the…
19 May 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “How to write professional emails in English”
Tuesday, 25 May 2021 11 am-12 pm You already know the basics of business English and corporate speak, but when it comes to more formal written content there is a problem? You want to write a formal or business email, but you don't know how it should look like, what…
13 May 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “East meets West: cross-cultural differences through the eyes of Asians. Part 2”
Thursday, 20 May 2021 8 am-9 am The differences separating the Far East from the Western world are so profound that sometimes we may get the impression that we come from different galaxies. In one of those cultures, life is based on friendship and a balance of services, meanwhile in…
10 May 2021Why do MMA fighters need an interpreter and what does sport have to do with business?
Can a sporting event have anything to do with a business meeting? Sport, like business, brings together people from all over the world – and when they meet, they have to find a common language. In such situations, interpreters make it possible to talk more freely, establish relations, negotiate... No…
6 May 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “DRESS FOR SUCCESS – Image-Building Workshop”
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 11 am-12 pm Dress code. Seemingly everything has been said about it, but still few people realise what an enormous impact it has. This workshop will show you how much can change when you take care of your image and your company’s image. We will focus…
4 May 2021We offer personalized translations according to your industry!
Every company maintaining international relations requires translation services. However, not everyone has the same needs – that is why we personalize each offer. At BALAJCZA, we not only translate, but also ask the right questions: For when? Now, tomorrow, or perhaps in two weeks? We will find a way even…
27 April 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Madeira – the island of eternal spring”
6 Maj 2021 8 am-9 am As the Madeira legend goes: “God created the world. And he was so pleased with his creation that he kissed it – thus creating Madeira...”. Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal, is called the Island of Eternal Spring. It is often referred to as…
20 April 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “How to design interesting newsletters and offers that will encourage your clients to interact”
Tuesday, 27 April 2021 11 am-12 pm A newsletter is a type of online newspaper that is sent out to web users. The newsletter, just like classic advertising newsletters, combines graphics with language content. It provides information about promotions, sales, discount codes and new products. There are also newsletters sent…
13 April 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “East meets West: cross-cultural differences through the eyes of Asians”
22 April 2021 8 am-9 am When we travel to the Far East, we are both curious and apprehensive about how we will be perceived there. When we work with Asians, we also sometimes wonder what they think of us. How do they see us, Europeans? What surprises them the…
8 April 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA: “How to build your image offline and online”
Tuesday, 13 April 2021 11 am-12 pm “How to build your image offline and online” Developing your personal image is the key to establishing relationships, gaining trust and making successful sales. Regardless of what you do and whether you are aware of it or not, you shape your image every…
1 April 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Indonesia – Unity in Diversity”
8 April 2021 8 am-9 am “Unity in diversity” – this motto perfectly reflects the vast cultural and geographical diversity of Indonesia, which is filled with astonishing natural wonders such as volcanoes, waterfalls, rainforests, caves, rice fields, deserted islands, and empty beaches. Indonesia can be described in two words: THE…
30 March 2021Brugg – Virtual Gala Show
Dear valued business partners We as BRUGG Pipes and part of the BRUGG GROUP have reason to celebrate. What began in Brugg in 1896 has come a long way - a story full of new discoveries, courage, and daring. We carry this spirit within us. It drives us, makes…
26 March 2021Hotel Marriott Warsaw – Takeaway Easter Offer
We encourage you to check the offer from Hotel Marriott:
24 March 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “How to build correct and effective messages when dealing with customers?”
Tuesday, 30 March 2021 11 am-12 pm The upcoming workshops will cover sending messages to customers, handling orders and correspondence - via sources other than e-mail: SMS, WhatsApp or messages from the company's Facebook account. The meeting will be hosted by Ms Olga Marek-Kostrzewska, a Polish language teacher at the…
22 March 2021Four thousand days of translation, or, in other words, 11 years of BALAJCZA Linguistic Services
BALAJCZA Linguistic Services is celebrating its 11th birthday this month – on 15 March 2010 Timea Balajcza decided to turn her passion for languages into a thriving business. And so she did. Today BALAJCZA offers not only interpretation and translation services, but also language courses as well as thematic meetings…
19 March 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “China – the language of symbols in the 21st century”
Thursday, 25 March 2021 8 a.m.- 9 a.m. China is a civilization in which gestures, numbers, and colours matter more than words. The technological advances of the 21st century have changed nothing in the traditional way of communicating in the Middle Kingdom. Non-verbal communication is still the most important. A…
10 March 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “Proper electronic communication”
Tuesday, 16 March 2021 11 am-12 pm Communication over the Internet is fundamentally different from our everyday, real-life communication. On the Internet, we usually do not see our interlocutor, their facial expression and gestures or even hear the timbre and tone of their voice. Internet communication has developed its own…
8 March 2021Gottlieber: Spread joy this Easter with a gift of Swiss chocolate
Dear connoisseurs of Swiss chocolate, Easter is very nearly upon us. This is the perfect occasion to bring a smile to the face of colleagues, customers and partners. An Easter greeting delivered to the home office, a thank-you to loyal customers and partners: with the Gottlieber Hüppen, you simply cannot go…
3 March 2021Online training – labor law
On March 23, 2021 at 11.00 our Law Firm Sadkowski & Partners organizes a 5-hour on-line training, titled "Labor law 2020/2021 - news, key changes, the latest judicial rulings and proven recommendations - a practical course for managerial staff and HR departments". The training is paid and directed it to…
1 March 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Pole and Hungarian brothers be – unknown stories of the brothers”
11 March 2021 8 a.m.-9 a.m. “Pole and Hungarian brothers be – unknown stories of the brothers”, or what you do not know about the relations between our countries. To be discussed: Why did Franz Liszt have a bone to pick with Chopin? Why did the inhabitants of Podkowa Leśna…
22 February 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Portugal – with a taste of port in the sounds of fado”
25 February 2021 8 am-9 am Portugal is an extremely fascinating and diverse country. Although small in size, this land still hides many secrets, and is much less frequently visited by tourists than other Mediterranean countries. It is a country of vast beaches and steep cliffs, romantic cities and atmospheric…
12 February 2021Workshops with PASJA – “Sport for Business”
We encourage you to read a workshops offer from PASJA Grupa Dobrych Trenerów (PDF file available in Polish only).
4 February 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “The spring festival, or the Chinese New Year”
Thursday, 11 February 2021 8 am-9 am “The culture and tradition of the Middle Kingdom entice foreigners with their complexity and enchanting atmosphere. Why do people in the Far East celebrate the New Year at the turn of January and February? Why do the Chinese make nearly three billion journeys…
20 January 2021New Year’s online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “From the perspective of the Middle Kingdom”
Thursday, 28 January 2021 8 am – 9 am For the upcoming Chinese New Year we propose a series of meetings devoted to China, people who live there, their traditions and modernity. Step by step we will explore customs and cultural differences. Existing for over four thousand years, Chinese civilization…
12 January 2021Invitation – 11th KPMG Tax and Accounting Congress
11th KPMG Tax and Accounting Congress Business Reimagined The 2021 KPMG Tax and Accounting Congress will be held on 20-21 January. The global pandemic has redefined the business environment we operate in and forced many businesses to re-engineer their organizational and strategic orientation. It also impacted the way we contact…
14 December 2020Online Christmas breakfast with BALAJCZA
"Intercultural Christmas Meeting" Christmas is coming - a time of magic and miracles. On this occasion, we would like to cordially invite you to an online Christmas breakfast on Thursday, 17 December at 8 am. This time the theme of our meeting is: “Christmas - an Intercultural Holiday”. Christmas…
7 December 2020Thematic workshops
Go on a journey... Right now! We all miss the possibility to travel, to meet and interact with other people, don’t we? Our frequent chats over coffee and networking opportunities were replaced by remote working and cold online communication. Today we are all asking ourselves how to maintain our existing…
27 November 2020Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Marianne, Marie, and the glass ceiling” from the series “French Cuisine” – part 3
This time we have a story for you about Michelin stars and the position of French women, not only in the world of cooking. You will find out: What does a tire tycoon have to do with Michelin stars? How did the Allies use the culinary guide during the war?…
26 November 2020We translate into the language of benefits… 20% off!
The year 2020 has brought many unexpected challenges, which are tackled by each company differently - it often means setting priorities and making difficult decisions. When we need translation, we are often torn apart - we have to bear the costs in mind and carry out the tasks at the…
23 November 2020PwC’s 10th Family Business Survey: we want to hear from you!
We are delighted to invite the family businesses’ representatives to participate in the 10th Family Business Survey, PwC’s leading global study. You can take part in this survey by clicking on the link below (the survey will take approximately 15 minutes of your time): https://survey5.cobalt-sky.com/mrIWeb/mrIWeb.dll Filling the survey allows to…
13 November 2020Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “The Male World of Gastronomy” from the series “French Cuisine” – part 2
We would like to invite you to another meeting from the “French Cuisine” series. The theme of the online breakfast on Thursday, November 19 at 8.00 am will be “The Male World of Gastronomy”. Several key figures who have influenced the culinary arts, not only in France, will be introduced.…
2 November 2020IoT Security Cookbook: Part 3. Nutshell Hardening
WHEN: 19.11.2020, 2 pm CEST INFO: visit the event website ARE YOU AFRAID OF ACTIVE AND PASSIVE ATTACKS ON YOUR IOT DEVICES? In the 3rd part of the IoT Security webinar, we'll cover the topics related to hardening the shell of IoT device – our proverbial nut – against attempts…
26 October 2020Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – Get to know France
We will spend the next "Online breakfast" in a French atmosphere. We invite you to the meeting "Get to know France". It is addressed not only to croissant and brioche lovers. Getting to know the French through their culinary tastes will also help to better understand their specific mentality. Because…
20 October 2020A revolution in reporting obligations for VAT purposes
Dear All, attached you can find the tax alert „A revolution in reporting obligations for VAT purposes”. As of October 1st 2020, a new structure of JPK_VAT file came into force. It involves a wide range of changes in VAT reporting. Therefore, we request you to have a look at…
19 October 2020PwC webcast on trends in cybersecurity in Central and Eastern Europe
Dear Sirs, Please join our panelists for a PwC webcast on trends in cybersecurity in Central and Eastern Europe. The webcast will take place on Wednesday 21 October at 10:00-11:00 CET. Attendance is by invitation only. Please click below to register your interest. We will send an invitation with joining…
13 October 2020Vitra Summit 2020
This year has radically changed our perception of space: We started avoiding places we share with strangers or any environment that could subject us to chance encounters. We were ordered to remain in our homes by governments worldwide. Companies were forced into the mass experiment of remote working. Our homes…
2 October 2020Economic translation – one solution, two benefits!
Economic translation is a service variant that allows you to have two seemingly contradictory needs: 1. keeping the financial burden under control 2. receiving the required translation It is an ideal solution when you need non-specialized translation, initial text for further work or translation for informal use. There is no…
1 October 2020GESSEL – transactions
We enourage you to read about the latest transactions made by Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.: https://gessel.pl/en/news/gessel-advises-mezzanine-management-on-exit-from-mbl/ https://gessel.pl/en/news/gessel-advises-oex-s-a-on-its-investment-in-ipos-s-a/
24 September 2020Natek – Webinar
From an on-site manager to a remote leader How has IT project management changed in the current climate? We are glad to show you an on-demand webinar focusing on managing teams and projects in the new, virtual reality. The speakers - IT Project Manager Michał czub and Service Operations Manager…
Natek – Webinar
From an on-site manager to a remote leaderHow has IT project management changed in the current climate? We are glad to show you an on-demand webinar focusing on managing teams and projects in the new, virtual reality. The speakers - IT Project Manager Michał czub and Service Operations Manager Martin…
21 September 2020Announcement from Mamaison Hotel
An exclusive conference space in the heart of Warsaw. Organize a conference in a boutique style at Mamaison Hotel Le Regina! reservations.leregina@mamaison.com +48 22 531 60 00 #mamaisonlereginawarsaw #mamaisonhotels #cpihotels #boutiquehotel #conference #autumnconference #WarsawHotels
Mamaison Hotels & Residences WarsawAnnouncement from Mamaison Hotel
An exclusive conference space in the heart of Warsaw. Organize a conference in a boutique style at Mamaison Hotel Le Regina! reservations.leregina@mamaison.com +48 22 531 60 00 #mamaisonlereginawarsaw #mamaisonhotels #cpihotels #boutiquehotel #conference #autumnconference #WarsawHotels
15 September 2020BUSINESS INSIDER Global Trends Festival
On behalf of Ringier Axel Springer Polska we would like to invite you to the Business Insider Global Trends Festival that will be held on 19-23 October. This is the first 100% online global conference to take place in four geographical zones. There will be The Global Stage and three…
7 September 2020Announcement from Swiss International Air Lines
SWISS is aware that you may have questions surrounding your next journey and might be wondering how you can best prepare for it. The new short SWISS hygiene film gives you an overview of the most important things you should take note of on your next flight. We hope to…
Announcement from Swiss International Air Lines
SWISS is aware that you may have questions surrounding your next journey and might be wondering how you can best prepare for it. The new short SWISS hygiene film gives you an overview of the most important things you should take note of on your next flight.We hope to welcome…
31 August 2020Online breakfast with BALAJCZA: “How to become king”
On 8th September 2020, BALAJCZA Linguistic Services organizes another – this time the seventh – online breakfast for its clients, business partners and associates. The theme of the meeting is: “How to become king”. We will hear an engaging story of market intuition and the innovative marketing concepts, thanks to…
Online breakfast with BALAJCZA: “How to become king”
On 8th September 2020, BALAJCZA Linguistic Services organizes another – this time the seventh – online breakfast for its clients, business partners and associates.The theme of the meeting is: “How to become king”. We will hear an engaging story of market intuition and the innovative marketing concepts, thanks to…
14 August 2020Swiss Business Directory 2021/22
We announce with pleasure that we have started working on Swiss Business Directory 2021/22 catalogue in which we will present the member companies of the Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce. The catalogue is published every two years and includes texts contributed by the Swiss Embassy and the Swiss Business Hub Central Europe. Swiss…
4 August 2020GESSEL distinguished in the Rzeczpospolita ranking
27 July saw the official announcement of the results of what is the 18th ranking of law firms compiled by the Rzeczpospolita daily. We are proud to announce that GESSEL has received an award in the Pro Bono category and GESSEL website devoted to the legal aspects of coronavirus has…
Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.GESSEL distinguished in the Rzeczpospolita ranking
27 July saw the official announcement of the results of what is the 18th ranking of law firms compiled by the Rzeczpospolita daily. We are proud to announce that GESSEL has received an award in the Pro Bono category and GESSEL website devoted to the legal aspects of coronavirus has…
17 July 2020Online breakfast with BALAJCZA: “Effective intercultural communication”
On 21 July 2020, BALAJCZA Linguistic Services organizes another online breakfast for its clients, business partners and associates.The theme of the meeting is: ‘Effective intercultural communication’.The ability to communicate with representatives of different cultures is one of the most important factors determining our success in the international arena. It allows…
BALAJCZA Linguistic Services7 July 2020BALAJCZA Linguistic Services – special prices for legal and financial translations
We would like to inform you that despite the situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, BALAJCZA Linguistic Services provides ordinary and sworn translations as usual. Due to the increased demand for legal and financial translations, we offer special prices for the above mentioned specialisations. This enables our Clients to receive…
Firms are cutting costs and halting investments but keeping their workers
The Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce together with other bilateral chambers in the International Group of Chambers of Commerce (IGCC) carried out a survey among Polish and foreign firms concerning the impact of Covid-19 on business activity in Poland. Fieldwork was conducted between 10 and 24 June. Results were compared with…
29 June 2020Online breakfast with BALAJCZA:
On 23 June 2020, BALAJCZA Linguistic Services organized the fourth online breakfast for its clients, business partners and associates.The theme of the meeting was: "The key to success in intercultural relations."Do you know what is the key factor to achieve success in business? What is the basis for long-term professional…
25 June 2020Tax Compliance in Poland
For years we have been observing the growing complexity and variability of the Polish tax regulations that is followed by alarming penal-fiscal consequences. We hear it also from you. That is why we have organised a survey on a group of 32 member companies to show the reality that companies…
10 June 2020Current entry restrictions in Switzerland
Ladies and Gentlemen, we encourage you to read the attached current entry restrictions in Switzerland to control the spread of COVID-19 : http://www.taacsolutions.pl/en/current-entry-restrictions-in-switzerland-of-measures-to-control-the-spread-of-covid-19-coronavirus-and-to-protect-the-population-in-switzerland/
Compendium of knowledge9 June 2020Coronavirus- support for companies
Dear Members, We encourage you to take a look at our Calendar. Due to the fact that we cannot meet at the moment, we are organizing webinars on the topics important to you in these uncertain times. We have organized the following webinars so far: - Update on new…
JDP Law Firm4 June 2020Webinar on practical aspects of Polish contract and company law
Webinar on practical aspects of Polish contract and company law to be held on 4 June 2020 (in German) The webinar is addressed to German-speaking business, including companies, operating in Poland as well as board members and in-house lawyers of Polish companies affected by the crisis. The subject of the…
2 June 2020Results of the survey “Resumption of air connections – how important is it for your company?”
Dear Members,Thank you very much for participating in the survey. The same study was carried out by the chambers of France, Germany, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands and the Scandinavian countries, with the support of other bilateral chambers. We present accurate results provided by the members of Swisschamber and Advantage Austria.The results…
1 June 2020#UwolnijZłomka – free access to online education for the most needy
Since March 2020, Poland has switched to remote working and learning. Unfortunately, in this situation there is a huge number of children digitally excluded due to the lack of appropriate equipment. There is a shortage of about 250-500 thousand computer sets across the country. There is also a lack of…
Kacprzak Law Firm25 May 2020Anti-Crisis Shield 3.0
On May 18th 2020 entered into force the Act of May 14, 2020 amending certain acts in the field of protective measures in connection with the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (Journal of Laws 2020, item. 875), which provides for further forms of legal regulations and support mechanisms in order…
18 May 2020Stay at the Warsaw Marriott Hotel
Finally we can invite you! Book your stay with breakfast and dinner in one of our exclusive apartments with unforgettable view for Warsaw.The package includes: 1 night stay with breakfast in Corner Junior Suite with a view for Warsaw Welcome gift with glass of sparkling wine for 2 people Dinner…
KMPG13 May 2020Webcast “New VAT JPK from July 2020”
We invite you to join free webcast "New VAT JPK from July 2020" that will take place on 15.05.2020, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM.REGISTRATIONWe also encourage you to read the magazine CITPoint Magazine (available only in Polish).
12 May 2020How to deploy Power BI in mid-size and big organizations
Our member- Sii Sp. z o.o. - is organizing a webinar on Wednesday, 27.05. on deploying Power BI in mid-size and big organizations. Please click the following link in order to register and see detailed information:https://siipolska.clickmeeting.pl/how-to-deploy-power-bi-in-mid-size-and-big-organizations/registerMoreover, Sii has prepared a free report on situation with Covid-19 in all parts of…
Beneficial Owner Register30 April 2020Registering your UBO
Don’t overlook registering your UBOThe new Polish Ultimate Beneficial Owner Register The ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) registration is required from 13 October 2019. However, due to COVID-19 outbreak, for the existing entities (in case of their first UBO registration), the deadline to complete the registration has been further postponed until…
27 April 2020Webinar: New instruments to boost financial liquidity of Polish companies – the 20 bln EUR Financial Shield and amendment to the Anti-Crisis Shield
Dear Sirs and Madams, In the last couple of weeks, Polish government announced new instruments aimed at supporting Polish business i.a. presented a package worth over 20 bln EUR to boost liquidity of companies suffering liquidity problems due to COVID-19. Moreover, the amendment to the Anti-Crisis Shield was introduced. …