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Entrepreneurialism

Words of wisdom

Lessons on running a firm don’t always come from business books. We meet successful leaders and entrepreneurs who share the takeaways that have helped them to achieve their career goals.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 4 min read
Words of wisdom
Entrepreneurialism

Perks of the job

Entrepreneurial leaders must focus on their staff too. Here are our tips for making the nine-to-five a pleasure, from making the commute more attractive to welcoming furry friends into the office.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 4 min read
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Entrepreneurialism

Remote working

Entrepreneurs are relocating to rural outposts, drawn by community and desirable living spaces. From Upstate New York to Norway, under-the-radar creative hotspots are providing a higher quality of life.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 1 min read
Remote working
Entrepreneurialism

Put your own stamp on it

From biodegradable takeaway packaging to perfume sold from an ice-cream van, here’s how to create an impact while a product is on the move. After all, it’s all in the delivery.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 1 min read
Illustration of Foodlogica's electric cargo bicycle with refrigerated box and delivery person in yellow and green.
Design

If you do one thing…

You know your product, but building a thriving firm requires more. Three business leaders share key lessons they learned on the route to success, from branding and funding to finding your company's voice.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 5 min read
If you do one thing…
Retail

Fair traders

Byron and Dexter Peart have stood against disposable design by creating a global shop window for sustainable, ethically sourced homeware. Theirs is a model the retail industry is finally having a conversation about.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 4 min read
Fair traders
Entrepreneurialism

The new business playbook

In a challenging year for businesses big and small, the steps to overcome fresh obstacles are not so unfamiliar. Here, we compile 10 of the most effective strategies for entrepreneurs.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 7 min read
Illustration of two business professionals meeting in an office space to discuss ideas.
Design

Window of opportunity

When competition is rife and industries are slow to evolve, it takes a smart business leader with a strong vision to reposition their brand. We meet three who came out on top.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 9 min read
Interior of Kremer garden centre in Lennestadt showing glass greenhouse structure with organized plant displays and wooden market stalls.
Entrepreneurialism

Who’s open for business?

Aspiring entrepreneurs seek countries with good business regulations, a solid labour force and financial transparency. The nations that come out on top might not seem obvious. We report on two surprising places.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 4 min read
Who’s open for business?
Urbanism

Little by little

Think you need a metropolis for big ideas? Not so. These compact cities make up for their size with entrepreneurial flair. We meet the folk whose ideas have taken root in smaller cities.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 10 min read
Little by little

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