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Business

Dummy run

As adolescent entrepreneurs embrace Canada’s gig economy, the training of babysitters is undergoing a growth spurt.

  • Issue #130
  • 3 min read
Dummy run
Business

Greece is the word

Following the debt crisis, an exodus of young talent left Greece. Now, an improving economy is luring expats home, armed with the skills and determination to lead the country’s revival.

  • The Forecast #10
  • 7 min read
Greece is the word
Affairs

Riding the waves

We meet the people finding innovative solutions to the problems on their doorstep, from cleaning up Krakow's air to preserving the skills of Portuguese artisans, in cities from Helsinki to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • The Forecast #10
  • 18 min read
Riding the waves
Entrepreneurialism

Modern niches

Whether it’s door-to-door delivery services, cutesy telegrams or ear salons, Japan is home to a host of unique businesses.

  • Issue #129
  • 9 min read
Illustration of a hand selecting an orange geometric bead from a wooden frame structure against a blue background, representing the concept of niche selection.
Hospitality

Root cause

One man is pushing for a rural return with a business-minded mix of hospitality and agricultural innovation.

  • Issue #129
  • 8 min read
Modern two-storey floating homes with large glass windows and roof terraces reflected on calm water.
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
  • 10 min read
Friends in the north
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
  • 15 min read
Follow the leaders
Business

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.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 6 min read
The name game
Design

Hot desking

Furniture isn’t just about how your office looks – it’s also about how it feels. Choosing warm materials, striking pieces and plush upholstery will show the world that you mean business.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 5 min read
Erei daybed by De Padova with brown leather cylindrical headrest and light grey upholstered seat.

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