ICL GROUP D.O.O

Tashko Rizov

 

 

Describe your business in 20 words:

ICL Group doo Skopje is a Foreign Direct Investment working on development and implementation of advanced solutions for managing supply chains.

 

How did you get the idea?

After working with Prof. John Clendenin on a Pilot Project for development of supply chain solutions for the textile industry we agreed to pursue the opportunities for business in this area. 

 

How did you start?

In a matter of weeks we started our company with great help from the UKIM Business Start-Up Centre. Soon after that, we got our first Project with USAID for a solution for inward processing for Macedonian Customs. 

 

What was the biggest barrier in your business up until now?

Finding the right people! It is still one of my biggest problems. 

 

Do you think there are enough role models of young people who have set up businesses in Macedonia ?

Yes, I think there are. But I think they are not promoted in the society enough, so younger people can recognize them as role models.  

 

Who is the one person who has been most influential in your success?

Prof. Radmil Polenakovic and Prof. Atanas Kocov – they have both been extremely influential. I think I am always trying to copy and combine the qualities from each of them.

 

What would your advice be to someone thinking about setting up their own business?

 Think Bold! Be Brave! Never hesitate to try! You will always miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

Benjamin Franklin – “Knowing is better than wondering, waking is better than sleeping, and even the biggest failure, even the worst, beats the hell out of never trying.”

 

And finally…

Tell us five things about yourself:

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•  World

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•  Mine