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Business

Brand aid

While their politicians dither, Palestinians are developing a vibrant economy and creating a brand for their yet-to-be-created nation. Monocle meets the new generation of optimists.

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  • 11 min read
Brand aid
Culture

Founding father

The Hong Kong International Art Fair is now a key date on art calendars. Founding director Magnus Renfrew on his work life, and how he created a prize show with billionaires and airplanes.

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Founding father
Business

Family jewel

While still a schoolgirl, Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele was representing her family firm Chopard and visiting clients including Imelda Marcos. With her brother and her parents actively involved, business is full of kindred spirits.

  • Issue #44
  • 6 min read
Family jewel
Business

All in a day’s work

The nine-to-five is a routine we love to hate, but we're secretly rather attached to our offices. And it’s not always for work-related reasons. We explore why the office endures.

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  • 6 min read
All in a day’s work
Business

Business

The regions, sectors, markets and companies to watch, including Australian wool, Venezuelan rum and Palestinian tech entrepreneurs.

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Illustration of USA with Google logo, house, trees, wireless signal symbols and Kansas City skyline representing Google Fiber internet project.
Business

Business

An indian energy start-up, an African hotel group and a Turkish taxi designer, plus other companies making waves this month.

  • Issue #43
  • 8 min read
Bedding down
Business

Bright young Finns

As Nokia takes part of its software development abroad, a new generation of Finnish entrepreneurs is waiting to fill the gap – as long as they get the chance.

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  • 11 min read
Four of Tribe Studios’ six founders (from left), Elina Arponen, Timo Kämäräinen, Jarkko Kainulainen and Ville-Kalle Arponen
Design

Fresh start

Setting up shop on your own after three decades at a leading engineering firm is a huge leap of faith. For Cecil Balmond, running a nascent design company with his daughter seemed logical.

  • Issue #43
  • 7 min read
Cecil Balmond and Sarah Gormley
Business

Cogan’s run

Andrew Cogan, CEO of design firm Knoll, has made some hard decisions while building a loyal team. His management style sees him choosing face-to-face meetings over Skype and Jay-Z over management tomes.

  • Issue #43
  • 6 min read
Cogan’s run
Business

Try again

Overhauling a business is a gamble: it can backfire badly or radically improve profits. Monocle meets 10 firms taking the risk and suggests 10 industries in need of a makeover.

  • Issue #42
  • 17 min read
Try again

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