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Open book

Bookseller James Daunt has been tasked with changing the fortunes of Barnes & Noble. We take a glimpse inside the covers.

  • Issue #128
  • 14 min read
Open book
Business

Friends in the north

You don’t need a city to start a business. A new generation of greenfield entrepreneurs are planting the seeds of clever companies in the likes of the East Neuk of Fife.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 6 min read
Friends in the north
Business

Business

A high-speed railway in the Balkans picks up speed, a new airport in Scandinavia open ski options and a campfire-catering start-up shares tips for success.

  • Issue #128
  • 4 min read
Business
Business

World at your feet

From grand business behemoths to single-person start-ups, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for entrepreneurs. We’ve traversed the globe to bring you the stories of where, how and why people have gone it alone.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 36 min read
World at your feet
Business

Close to home

Forget dull hotel rooms and fusty apartments: a group of architects-turned-entrepreneurs are cornering the market in well-designed rentals in South Korea – and beyond.

  • Issue #128
  • 5 min read
Close to home
Fashion

Follow suit

Office dress codes have become more relaxed but men still want to look sharp. We profile three brands doing fine business by catering to the modern working man with impeccable style.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 9 min read
Chris Tang and colleagues at Prologue menswear shop in Hong Kong discussing made-to-order suits on exterior steps.
Business

Smarter art

The image of the starving artist is well established. But as these entrepreneurs show, there are ways to make creativity pay – without having to sell out.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 10 min read
Smarter art
Business

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
  • 17 min read
Follow the leaders

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