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Property

Building connections

Cautious investors, climate change and the shifting nature of work are challenging the property industry but at trade fair Mipim on the Côte d’Azur, the mood is – mostly – optimistic.

  • Issue #163
  • 13 min read
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Urbanism

Growing strong

Mexico City stayed open for business during the pandemic, pulling in a global line-up of entrepreneurs. And many have stayed on, joining the ranks of a homegrown team of aspiring business talents.

  • Issue #163
  • 9 min read
Growing strong
Fashion

Smart money

From lab-grown diamonds to luxury handbag rentals, fermented skincare and textiles made from plants and paper pulp, these are the hottest fashion and beauty trends for savvy retail investors to look into right now.

  • Issue #156
  • 8 min read
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Business

Business: Global

How books are sold in Russia, flights are taking off in India and tattoos are fading in the US.

  • Issue #149
  • 7 min read
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Urbanism

Port of call

France’s second city is turning its reputation around, luring investment and enterprise to its lively start-up scene. With low rents and incomparable energy, we drop by to see what all the noise is about.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 8 min read
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Design

If you do one thing…

You know your product, but building a thriving firm requires more. Three business leaders share key lessons they learned on the route to success, from branding and funding to finding your company's voice.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 5 min read
If you do one thing…
Urbanism

Tricks of the trade

We round up sage advice, thoughts and tips from entrepreneurs with years of experience under their belts on how to find your brand, be an effective boss and what to invest in next.

  • The Entrepreneurs #2
  • 1 min read
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Business

The real thing

Other trade shows might be more glamorous but Expo Real is where Europe’s biggest and most significant deals are cut. We head to Bavaria to peer through the windows of real-estate’s future.

  • The Forecast #10
  • 5 min read
The real thing
Business

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 Entrepreneurs #1
  • 8 min read
20 Ideas to steal

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