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The New York Wardrobe
The rise of trainers and hoodies as acceptable workplace clothing has seen suit sales decline. But is the blurring of workwear and casual wear necessarily a good thing?
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.
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.
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.
Meal deals
Eating at work doesn't have to mean a sad sandwich. We meet seven companies, big and small, to find out why sharing a meal can profit everyone and boost office morale.
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…
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 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.
Get a move on
From a cosy town in eastern France to easygoing Hiroshima, we’ve visited three compact cities with nature on their doorsteps that offer big business potential and quality of life.
20 Books in 20 words
Do popular business and self-help books teach us anything new? We take a look at 20 titles – from old to new, serious to less so – and summarise each in exactly 20 words.
