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Silicon Alps
Switzerland had a reputation for dreaming up ingenious tech ideas but being terrible at exploiting them. Now a clever network is selling Swiss breakthroughs to investors.
Home comforts
While large city hotels suffer, some smaller, rural outposts thrive. Could you pack in the job and run a guesthouse? Here’s how it’s done, with advice from operators around the world.
On the Italian job
In the wake of the pandemic, Italians are forging new paths in the reconstruction of their lives. We talk to three pioneers in the fields of food, economics and fashion.
Stick or twist?
As the US gears up for another momentous election, could president number 46 soon be occupying the Oval Office? We asked 46 thinkers and opinion-makers how they would design a better America.
Work in progress
Our six essays explore what it will take for businesses to retool and thrive, from finding balance when building a brand to the future of entrepreneurship in Hong Kong and the US.
Put your own stamp on it
From biodegradable takeaway packaging to perfume sold from an ice-cream van, here’s how to create an impact while a product is on the move. After all, it’s all in the delivery.
The new business playbook
In a challenging year for businesses big and small, the steps to overcome fresh obstacles are not so unfamiliar. Here, we compile 10 of the most effective strategies for entrepreneurs.
Who’s open for business?
Aspiring entrepreneurs seek countries with good business regulations, a solid labour force and financial transparency. The nations that come out on top might not seem obvious. We report on two surprising places.
Banking on it
From investing exclusively in ethical causes to helping small businesses access emergency funds, these three socially conscious lenders are helping businesses to succeed with a human touch.
Small wonder
Looking for an escape that feels a world away from the usual islands and crowded beaches? The autonomous Åland Islands between Finland and Sweden have great food, peerless shops and long days of sunshine.
