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Finnish first
Hoping for a speedy bounce back to business, or a spot to start your next venture? Helsinki should be top of your list. The secret? High quality of life.
Sunny outlook
US entrepreneurs might be spoilt for choice but established hubs like New York can’t compete with Miami. Start-ups reign in its warm embrace, with artists, designers and big-name brands also moving in.
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.
World at your feet
From grand business behemoths to single-person start-ups, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for entrepreneurs. We’ve traversed the globe to bring you the stories of where, how and why people have gone it alone.
What a carry-on
Long beholden to industry giants, the luggage sector is now packed with fresh faces poised for market domination. We hear the case for start-ups and meet some of the major players.
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.
Business
A physical space for crowdfunding, Hong Kong haircare branding and turning apple waste into wallets.
Business
The companies launching the space sector into orbit and Portugal's marriage of tradition and technology.
Business
Lithuania’s visa just for entrepreneurs, Norway’s dreamiest business – and what would the founder of Hong Kong’s latest sunglasses brand spend €5,000 on?
Triumph at the box office
To kick off a new series, the founders of storage start-up Turtlebox share their 10 steps to success, from rubber bands to a crumpling reminder of their roots.
