Entrepreneurialism
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All in it together
As companies collapse, the frenzied pursuit of profit seems to lead to bankruptcy. But the global resurgence of co-operatives points to a beguiling alternative: put employees and customers first.
Clean break
This Tennessee city used to be known for smog. Now, Chattanooga has cleaned up its act, establishing itself as a technology hub and home to Volkswagen’s only US factory. How did it happen?
Expo 61: Mighty Mittelstand
They may not be sexy but the small firms that make everything from dog leads to lifting gear are the fuel powering Germany’s economy.
Inventory no. 61
This month, the natural world brings wood, leather and rare essences to the fore and creates unexpected combinations with chocolate-and-caramel tea and a vodka that starts life with a cow.
The ice man
Finland’s icebreakers keep the Baltic Sea navigable and its ports open. Captain Tommy Berg of the MSV Fennica says keeping the ship on the right course is ultimately a team effort.
Harbour dreams
The city of Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan is considerably more relaxed than the capital Taipei. But behind city hall doors, a formidable team is seeing through some ambitious plans.
Collingwood
Creative industries and individuals from near and far are flocking to the renovated factories and warehouses of Collingwood.
Do it yourself
Monocle meets five creative businesses and entrepreneurs who have gone their own way, and we ask them how, and why, they did it.
New Oyster Cult
The owners of The Oyster Inn never intended to open a restaurant, let alone a hotel. Two years on, they’re the proprietors of a local institution and a winning New Zealand brand.
Make your mark
What's the recipe for business success? We look at five entrepreneurial companies that have built successful brands from wasabi, beer, olive oil, iron ore and wool, from Scotland to Australia.
