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This is what success looks like

Does being your own boss mean weekend freedom or late nights? We asked eight successful entrepreneurs, from fashion to furniture, what their Friday evenings look like and what success really means to them.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 9 min read
Niclas Ahlström, founder of Made by Choice, sits on a couch with a young child and stuffed toys, with colorful artwork on the wall behind.
Business

Follow the leaders

Too much advice can be a dangerous thing. That's why we’ve focused on words of wisdom from six people who know what they’re talking about. Enjoy some esteemed company.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 15 min read
Follow the leaders
Business

Born to do it

From a blue-sky thinker to a master fashion brand builder, we meet the founders, owners and CEOs who have navigated the rocky road to success and are only too happy to share directions.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 13 min read
Man in navy suit standing in modern interior space with geometric wall panels.
Business

They found a gap

Successful businesses aren’t always the result of a groundbreaking idea. The key is knowing your market and finding a solution. We get some pointers from entrepreneurs who have done just that.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 15 min read
They found a gap
Business

Rip up the business plan

The start-up landscape is always shifting and the latest crop of business owners will surprise you. We meet the people changing the game and look at the sectors reshaping business.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 15 min read
Illustration of a woman holding a loaf of bread on a notebook with a pen.
Business

Back to school

From a baking school helping to cook up a business plan to an arts retreat that will get those creative juices flowing, we pull up a chair at some of the best courses on…

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 9 min read
Back to school
Business

20 Ideas to steal

Where are the new fronts for investment? We asked 20 business leaders and entrepreneurs around the world where they would invest next. They have plenty of ideas for your portfolio.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 8 min read
20 Ideas to steal
Business

The name game

Hit upon that golden idea for a business? Great. Now what to call it? The name you choose for your company goes a long way towards defining its success.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 6 min read
The name game
Design

Hot desking

Furniture isn’t just about how your office looks – it’s also about how it feels. Choosing warm materials, striking pieces and plush upholstery will show the world that you mean business.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 5 min read
Erei daybed by De Padova with brown leather cylindrical headrest and light grey upholstered seat.
Design

Scaling up

The actual space in which you work plays a key part in any company’s story; find somewhere that reflects your values, get the details right and think of the future. Here’s our rulebook.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 7 min read
Scaling up

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