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Entrepreneurialism

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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
Entrepreneurialism

Banking on it

From investing exclusively in ethical causes to helping small businesses access emergency funds, these three socially conscious lenders are helping businesses to succeed with a human touch.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 5 min read
Portrait of a man in a grey suit and dark tie holding a document at a desk in an office setting.
Entrepreneurialism

Sunny outlook

How have businesses weathered changes in the way we shop, eat and work? We meet the smart souls who have rebranded and thrived as our world evolves, making a difference to their communities.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 31 min read
Sunny outlook
Manufacturing

On a roll

Denim production once defined US textile manufacturing but a focus on quantity over quality nearly snuffed it out. Now Vidalia Mills is bucking the fast-fashion trend.

  • Issue #136
  • 4 min read
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Business

Good spot

Even in a suppressed economy, opportunity is everywhere. We meet the residents of Nicosia who are forging their own path and highlight cities on the up.

  • Issue #136
  • 14 min read
Good spot
Entrepreneurialism

Best in class

The high street has been shaken. How do you rebuild with resilient community anchors? The answer: have independent shops run by owners with passion and commitment. We profile six.

  • Issue #135
  • 8 min read
Two people standing inside a cozy shop seen through a large window.
Business

Starter’s orders

Struggling to source the kit that will turn your summer start-up dream into reality? These firms have the goods to get your business into gear.

  • Issue #135
  • 5 min read
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