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The antithesis of bling
Alberto Repossi says the super-rich might be trading down but his business must maintain its ultra-exclusive niche

Tonic for creatures great and small
Three innovators from caring professions have chosen an entrepreneurial life

Redundancy and a depression
The psychological impact of the downturn goes beyond those who lose jobs

Farming's high-tech revolution
Rises in crop prices are spurring the adoption of computerised systems

The friendly face of commerce
Company mascots can play an important role in brand building

Cambodia's transforming tycoon
Tycoon Kith Meng has helped turn a war-torn backwater into one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia

No longer haunted by history
Archaeological finds can delay construction and add to development costs, but if integrated successfully into a modern structure they can be of great benefit and add value

From boardroom to the F1 pit lane
A switch from Rio Tinto to the adrenalin of running the Williams F1 racing team has brought tough challenges for Adam Parr but he has made the skills acquired in one job serve in another

Switch to China reaps rewards
A UK engineer with a taste for adventure has started a new manufacturing company and a new life in Zhongshan, confident he will fare better there than at home

Sky's the limit for green pioneers
Clean technology has been a hot area for investors and is likely to remain attractive to venture capital despite the downturn

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