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Mobile – The Explosive Growth
George Hawken reviews a conference held at Toulouse Business School in Barcelona, examining the growth in mobile businesses and exploring what makes for a successful business idea
Mar 1, 2012 by George Hawken in Working
Dirk Meijer—Terraza Barcelona
Continuing our series about Barcelona entrepreneurs, we speak to Dirk Meijer of the company Terraza Barcelona, specialising in carpentry for indoor and outdoor spaces, including terraces and wooden furniture
Feb 29, 2012 in Working
John MacPeek - Languages4Life
In the latest of our Entrepreneurs Explain series, the man behind Languages4Life language school tells us how he got his Barcelona business going
Jan 31, 2012 in Working
My working life - Paloma Azpilicueta
Spanish psychologist and psychotherapist explains her professional background and experience
Jan 10, 2012 in Working
Franz Inselkammer—post&up
The founder of post&up, a company that lets you send personally-designed photoletters to friends and families, explains how he created his business
Dec 2, 2011 in Working
Raquel Jiménez—Bali Spirit
The owner of spa-lounge Bali Spirit tells us how she was inspired to create her business and shares some of the lessons she learnt along the way
Nov 3, 2011 in Working
David Cook - Spain Accounting
David Cook set up Spain Accounting in 2000 - he's our latest 'Entrepreneur Explained'
Apr 1, 2011 in Working
Bing Kohner - Limitbusters Coaching and Training
Another installment in our 'Entrepreneurs explained' series we speak to life-coach Bing Kohner
Nov 18, 2010 in Working
Edward Hamilton: Green Bean Business & Financial Coaching
Edward Hamilton runs Green Bean Business and Financial Coaching service
Oct 20, 2010 in Working (4 Comments)
Labour pains
From the archive: In Spain, becoming a mother can jeopardise your job
Oct 11, 2010 by Nick Mead in LIVING (1 Comments)
Photo by Frederic Ballell
A waiter’s life
From the archive: What was once a noble profession for men is becoming a temporary last resort for those who can’t find another job
Sep 13, 2010 by William Truini in THE ARCHIVE
A guide to writing a Spanish CV
A key element to finding a job in Barcelona is having a great CV
Jul 2, 2010 in LIVING
Inge Barker - Taste of Home
Starting a series of interviews with Barcelona entrepreneurs, we spoke to Inge Barker, a UK businesswoman with years of experience working in Spain
Jun 28, 2010 in Working
Bernard Retali - Insurance broker, INOV Insurance
Bernard Retali has been in the European insurance business for over 15 years, here he details his experience
Jun 28, 2010 in Working
Photo by Gustavo Osorio
The freelance life
If you're thinking of becoming a freelancer in Barcelona, read about the experiences of some people who've already successfully struck out alone
Dec 30, 2009 by Clare Considine in LIVING (5 Comments)
Working in August
It may seem like no one is working this month, but look twice and you’ll see many people making it easier for us to relax
Jul 29, 2009 by Katy MacGregor in LIVING
Barcelona business schools
Study for different business related qualifications, including MBAs, at one of these Barcelona-based business schools
Jun 30, 2009 in LIVING (1 Comments)
Groups: Business and Networking
If you're looking to meet other professionals in your field and perhaps improve your skill set check out one or more of the following groups
Jun 10, 2009 in LIVING (1 Comments)
Photo by Lee Woolcock
Getting licensed
Sooner or later, most of us will need to get a license for something
Jun 1, 2009 by Alex Phillips in LIVING
Sucess stories: personal shoppers
Being paid to shop would be a dream come true for many. Here are some people who have actually made it a reality.
May 29, 2009 by Matt Elmore in LIVING
Top 10 essentials to finding work in Barcelona
Looking for a job in Barcelona is much like anywhere else, but there are some important requirements to be aware of
May 25, 2009 in LIVING (12 Comments)
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Going it alone
More and more foreign women are opting out of the job market and going it on their own
Apr 27, 2009 by Carrie Frais in LIVING
Success stories: personal chefs
Personal chefs allow you to give a great dinner party without setting foot in the kitchen
Apr 27, 2009 by Meritxell Diaz in LIVING
Photo by Suzannah Larke
Gaining by retraining
Meet four foreign residents who've taken life-changing courses here
Apr 1, 2009 by Alex Phillips in LIVING (1 Comments)
Starting a business in Spain
Creating your own company here is no easy task, but if you're determined and patient you will succeed
Mar 6, 2009 in LIVING (10 Comments)