Total revenue generated by the 100 most successful companies in the region in 2018 is about 100 billion euros. In Serbia, the largest companies generate revenues in the amount of 34 billion euros, in Slovenia 29, Croatia 24, Bosnia and Herzegovina 11 and Montenegro 4 billion euros, which makes the most successful and most stable companies rightfully considered to be business owners and development of local markets, told a press conference today that the start of the project “100 the biggest” projects in Serbia was announced.
“Of the total number of newly-founded companies, five percent fewer companies are waiting for the second year, but more interesting is the fact that this number has increased by 139% in the last three years. Also, over the past three years, about 10,000 companies have been out of work, which makes up 22 percent of newly-established companies in the same period, “said Marko Radojicic, an analytical partner of the 100 largest, from company Cube.
Presenting a regional project that has been trying to provide better conditions for small companies for more than a decade and promoting the most successful examples of large corporations’ operations in local markets across the region, Ana Knezevic, the director of the “100 the biggest”, pointed out that networking and promotion as well as adequate education, factors that largely decide not only about success, but also about the survival of companies in Serbia.
“The project, through active campaigns, research, conferences and panel discussions, aims to provide support to businesses in the local markets of the region. The second, equally important goal is to promote stable companies as the best example of business and a roadmap for those who take the first steps in their business. Their work is presented through the publication “100 Greatest”, one of the most important in this part of Europe. This business yearbook is unique in that it contains a completely objective ranking list with one thousand best companies classified according to total income, profit, exports, investments and many other business parameters, “stressed Ana Knezevic.
Bearing in mind the responsibility and determination of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, a prominent institution that significantly helps the activities and programs of the Serbian economy, we are grateful that you supported the project of the 100 largest within the status of the Institutional Partner, Knežević pointed out.
The “100 the biggest” this year under the slogan “Multiply the opportunities”, we share our successes for the first time in Serbia in partnership with Addiko Bank, which is recognized as an example of successful business and an active participant in creating better conditions and business climate in the local market.
Chairman of the Executive Board of Addiko Bank Vojislav Lazarević expressed his satisfaction with the participation of the bank in a project that has a regional character and encourages the cooperation and networking of the most successful companies.
“Addiko Group operates in six countries of the region and in a short period of time managed to become a recognizable brand in the regional market and a leader in digital transformation in the banking sector. Particularly important is the trust of clients in business. We at Addiko Bank, above all, strive to follow the needs and requirements of our clients and at the same time offer high quality products and services. This is our recommendation for successful companies and for those who are just making their first business steps, “said Lazarevic.
The 100 biggest project is also a digital seal intended for companies that take their place in the title of the same name and on the list of the best in the country. The seal is a kind of confirmation that the company entered its ranking of 100 the biggest, operating without losses in 2017 with its financial performance (revenues, net result, number of employees and value of exports), had active status of company and bank accounts as of December 31, 2018.
The solemn presentation of the annual publication and the announcement of the top 100 is a significant business event that brings together the most successful businessmen in the countries of the region, and the project has been successfully implemented in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina so far.