Entrepreneurialism
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Different class
When it comes to inspiring new ventures, staying true to an idea is key. We’ve searched hotels, restaurants and remote islands to learn lessons from those achieving success by doing things their own way.
Make, do and mend
Finding your own path is the boldest way to make good ideas happen. This issue catches up with innovators and cultural figures creating new ways to work as they go.
Bigger than Björk
Magnus Scheving, creator of ‘LazyTown’, is a global phenomenon and reluctant Icelandic icon. Presidents take his calls and children in 128 countries listen, but he thinks he has outgrown his small nation.
Leaders of the pack
Identifying a market gap is one thing; building a pioneering company to fill it is another. We present five firms that have found their niche and succeeded through hard work and skill.
Starting again
Spain’s economic woes have sparked a spirited entrepreneurial culture in Madrid. We meet the people turning their fortunes around and revitalising neighbourhoods, and speak to the mayor about new business initiatives.
Better together
You don’t have to do it all alone. Make sure you know who to call whether you are running for re-election, rebuilding your city or rethinking your retail business in 2013.
Whipping up a storm
Italians want the world to know how to make gelato. Which is why one school is attracting foreigners to study the art.
Business
The craft brewery sees a boom in the US, North Korea looks into carbon trading, and "Japa Dog" stalls take off in Canada.
Future proof
Kyoto is renowned for its ancient traditions. But a crop of young designers is making sure it’s also set to become one of Japan's creative hubs of the future.
Two’s company
Husband-and-wife team Martine and Prosper Assouline have built their luxury publishing house by doing what feels natural. From a Paris apartment, Assouline is now a US-based market leader.
