Written by: Klára Smolová Photo by: Hana Hamplová (M. Dlouhý’s photo Věroslav Sixt) Martin Dlouhý The managing director of McDonald’s Czech and Slovak Republics, Martin Dlouhý, spends only part of the week in the office; the rest of the time he is “in the field”. But he still has very specific demands about his work…

Written by: Anita Lišková Photo by: Věroslav Sixt Josef Klír Four years ago, in the inspirational environment of the Lesser Bank, the fashion designer Josef Klír opened his dreamt-of salon. It’s definitely impossible to miss his clothes – or his remarkable hairdo. THE ARTISTIC Klír is one of the most sought-out Czech fashion designers, and…

Written by: René Jakl Photo by: Věroslav Sixt Is it possible to publish information that harms a person’s honor with impunity if the information is true? And what if its verity cannot be proven? Parodoxically, the answer to the first question can be NO, and to the second, YES. It depends on the circumstances. As…

Written by: Renée LeMoine Photo by: V&V “Global economic and political changes are forcing a few companies around us to implement changes, including layoffs. Our company is in good shape, but watching our business partners suffer makes my staff nervous. As a result, rumors are starting to float around the office that are totally groundless.…

Written by: Jasna Sýkorová Photo: Vladimír Weiss The legendary jockey Josef Váňa (50) doesn’t typically concern himself with financial management or cash flow, but he coordinates a team of employees tending to the 60 horses in his two training schools, while preparing to ride in a steeplechase . You’re one of the most famous Czech…

Written by: John Letzing, Jan Tuček Photo: Petr Poliak The seemingly very basic business of maintaining a car fleet can, depending on needs and personalities involved, become startlingly complex. Jiří Filla WHEN KOMERČNÍ BANKA recently organized a tender for supplying its corporate car fleet, the key element being evaluated was this: would the machines match…

Written by: John Letzing Moving in stereo Never tiring of coming up with new phone-friendly gizmos, Nokia has released the Music Stand, a component that allows users to plug in and play their mobile phone’s radio in stereo. The unit also includes a microphone for conference and hands-free calls, and it’s compatible with CD and…

Written by: Jasna Sýkorová Courier services seem made for the internet. Advanced functions such as shipment tracking, interactive price lists, and on-line ordering simplify the lives of many customers. But operators sometimes forget that, on the internet, more information is usually better than less. http://www.dhl.cz DHL is one of the best-known international couriers, so not…

Written by: René Jakl Photo by: Vladimír Weiss Most sports-minded people in this country are well-acquainted with the Hannah brand. In 12 years this producer of athletic equipment has blossomed into a joint-stock company with a significant market share and a well thought-out development strategy. Stanislav Krpejš & Jan Reitspies   “AT THAT TIME, rock…

Written by: Monika Mudranincová Photo: V&V Heavily frowned upon by the former communist regime, golf has become a local phenomenon of late. Some play it for the joy of the game, some for business reasons, and others just want to be “in” – but what’s behind the boost in popularity? HAVE YOU TOO noticed that…