“Tax considerations of doing business in the Baltic States”,

presenter law firm SORAINEN, speaker Jānis Taukačs, partner (www.sorainen.com);
Description: All companies need cash either as debt or equity for its operations. The presentation will focus on which of those two types of investments is more efficient from tax perspective in each of the Baltic States. The comparison will be in the light of the general tax framework in Baltic countries. Practical examples and comparisons of different forms of business entities from tax perspective will be highlighted. Read more >

“Intellectual property and trademarks”,

presenter law office “BDO Zelmenis & Liberte”, speaker Kaspars Ratkevičs (www.bdolegal.lv/en);
Description: The presentation will highlight an ever increasing role of the intellectual property rights in the everyday life of contemporary entrepreneurs, as well as the risks and opportunities in this regard. A closer look will be taken at the trade mark protection related issues, including issues of registration and protection of the trade mark at the national, European and international level. Read more >

“Effective accounting across the Baltic States”,

presenter “Ernst & Young Baltic”, speaker Mārtiņš Tambaks, Senior Manager (www.ey.com/LV);
Description: Presentation will cover basic requirements for limited liabilities company accounting and reporting in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia as well as considerations how to establish effective accounting function in companies across Baltic States. Read more >

“Business environment in the Baltic states”,

panel discussion with Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (www.liaa.gov.lv);

“Market Intelligence and Export Intelligence”,

presenter consulting company “Gateway Baltic”, speakers Inese Andersone, Director Gateway Baltic and Inga Ulmane, Export and Market Intelligence project coordinator (www.gatewaybaltic.com);
Market Intelligence is about understanding the market, and looking for the signals in the changing environment to be ahead of the competition. The session will give insights and ideas in how to monitor market environment, as well as provide case studies.
Export Intelligence – step by step in a new export market. The session will provide on hands information on entering a new export market, starting from export preparation, choice of the target market, partner selection and client attraction in a new market. Read more >

“Effective IT solutions”,

speakers from Latvian Open Technology Association (lata.org.lv/eng/) and technology partner of the conference “Lattelecom”, the leading provider of electronic communications services in Latvia (www.lattelecom.lv);
Latvian Open Technology Association (LATA) will present how small enterprises can use AP solutions, supplementing the industry specific knowledge with real life examples of other companies using AP for the exchange and storage of the information.
Gints Miķelsons, Director of the Business solutions department at “Lattelecom” will consult about opportunities for small enterprises to reduce costs and efficiently communicate with partners abroad, presenting “Lattelecom” IT solutions to both employers and employees. Read more >

“Digital marketing: your gateway to international markets”,

speakers Delfin Vassallo, digital marketing strategist (hormonevsneuron.blogspot.com) and Liene Kupča;
An overview of the possibilities Internet offers to small and medium enterprises, with practical tips on: how to integrate Digital Marketing on their business plan, how it has to be used differently than traditional marketing, and how to choose and use the most suitable tools for you without getting lost in the digital jungle. Read more >

Evening event

“Afterparty – Feel the Sparkle”. Guests will be welcomed by charming TV star Zane Lapsa, who will enter the role of host of Baltic Spark Afterparty and keep all the participants informed about the evening activities. Read more >