Entrepreneurialism
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Stood firm
We meet the wise man who returned from exile to build a welcoming beach club.
Trash talk
The Vipp pedal bin went from one-off gift to global bestseller; the inventor’s daughter explains.
Buffalo stance
From their New Jersey farm, a former big-city couple have become enthusiastic advocates of water buffalo produce and discovered a lucrative business model in the process.
Wheels in motion
The Pirelli CEO has pushed for innovation to help outmanoeuvre competitors for 25 years. But he’s tough: ‘If you’re respected and not liked you have done your job.’
Cartoon networks: How Line turned stickers into an Asian messaging empire
Drawing on a quirky cast of animated characters, Line has become Asia’s dominant messaging app. CEO Takeshi Idezawa tells us how.
Tried and tested
This is the year to strike out on your own. Don’t go in blind: learn from the upstarts who’ve made a success of setting up magazines, podcasts and TV streaming services.
For love and money
Media firms are leveraging their brands to create new products, services and revenue. From rustic expos to retail, we profile some of the best in the business doing it for love and money.
Venture forth
Your dream of setting up in business has foundered on the lack of an idea? We propose 15 enterprising concepts that fill gaping gaps in the market. Now quit your day job.
Sleeping giants
Sophie Grove reporting on revivals: Many successful companies have been scuppered by circumstance over the years but in some cases there’s an argument for resurrection. Why not bring back these fine examples?
