Association Business Information and Consulting Center - Sandanski
5 Skopie Street
Sandanski
بلغاريا
- Environment/Sustainable development
The activities of BICC - Sandanski support the economic, cultural and educational development of South-West Bulgaria. It does this through providing assistance to the needs of the local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and through the promotion of the region as a modern economic, social, cultural and sports center. BICC - Sandanski assists the SMEs in the region by organizing exhibitions, conferences, business forums, matchmaking events, etc. The organization works to increase the competitiveness and competence of local companies by informing them about current economic and social topics through seminars, training courses, workshops, round tables, discussion forums, and also through the publication of a monthly electronic newsletter, as well as other periodic publications. The organization develops and maintains a business and investment related Internet portal with various business information and news from the region of South-West Bulgaria. BICC – Sandanski strives to attract foreign investors to the region by creating conditions for easy and quick access to competent and timely information on opportunities and administrative requirements needed start a new business and/or invest in an existing business.
SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS START-UP
- Market research;
- Registration of companies, associations, NGOs and other organizations;
- Development of strategies and solutions for business development;
- Consultations in business planning, tax and legal systems, human resources, etc.
SUPPORT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT CAPACITY OF SMEs
- Information and consulting services;
- Organization of workshops and training of companies;
- Introduction of company management systems;
- Business support for the introduction of innovations and implementation of technology transfers;
SUPPORT OF SMEs TO ACCESS FINANCIAL RESOURCES
- Project development and management;
- Preparation of business plans and economic research;
- Assistance in negotiations with banks and other financial institutions;
- Information on financial programs and mechanisms;
- Information on existing credit lines in Bulgaria and international financial institutions;
SUPPORT FOR ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
- Information about legislation and administrative procedures in other countries;
- Organization and support for the participation of companies in fairs, exhibitions and matchmaking events;
PROMOTION OF BUSINESS COOPERATION
- Providing a forum for discussions;
- Establishing organizations for the entrepreneurs from the region;
- Developing and distributing informational materials;
- Providing access to national and international databases for business cooperation;
E-SERVICES BUSINESS SUPPORT
- Development and maintenance of virtual databases;
- Electronic subscription - Information services;
- E-consultation and information, graphic and Web design;