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Andrew Ward—InnOrbit España
Continuing our series about Barcelona entrepreneurs, we talk to Andrew Ward, the man behind health drinks company 'The Wise Herb Company', Spanish arm of InnOrbit
Mar 5, 2012 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
Photo by Lee Woolcock
Interview with Maria Helena de Felipe Lehtonen
Mª Helena de Felipe is an employment lawyer and the founder and president of AFAEMME, an organisation that brings together female entrepreneurs from around the Mediterranean
Dec 22, 2011 by Nicola Thornton (1 Comments)
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
Photo by Lee Woolcock
What's in an apartment?
Barcelona flats and houses are becoming florists, hairdressers and gyms
Aug 29, 2011 by Olga Prodan in Working
Get active
Struggling to get a business off the ground? Just arrived in Barcelona and looking for work? Pining for a career change but don't know where to start? Barcelona Activa can help with all this, and much more
May 9, 2011 by Hugo Steckelmacher in Working
Jeremy Cormican - Pro Blanco
This American businessman has set up a teeth whitening company that offers a cheaper, more focused service than traditional dentists
Apr 26, 2011 in Working (2 Comments)
David Cook - Spain Accounting
David Cook set up Spain Accounting in 2000 - he's our latest 'Entrepreneur Explained'
Apr 1, 2011 in Working
Tania Gauder - Curvaciones
British entrepreneur Tania Gauder talks about her company Curvaciones
Mar 15, 2011 in Working
Photo by Lee Woolcock
Interview: Mary Fons i Fleming
Nicola Thornton speaks to US-Catalan Mary Fons i Fleming who works as a interpreter and translator
Feb 28, 2011 by Nicola Thornton in Working (1 Comments)
Volunteering - It takes a little time
From the archive: We look at lending a hand in Barcelona
Nov 29, 2010 by Alice Ross in THE ARCHIVE
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
Suzannah Larke
Bringing business
From the archive: Even as early as February 2009, the economic crisis was affecting the number of congresses and conventions held here
Oct 26, 2010 by Katy MacGregor in THE ARCHIVE (1 Comments)
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)
Yesterday's tiles
From the archive: New lives for old Barcelona tiles
Sep 23, 2010 by Alx Phillips in LIVING
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
Suzannah Larke
Untold stories - Four Illegal immigrants' stories
Spain’s economic pain has sharpened many illegal immigrants’ longing for home. 'Metropolitan' spoke to four women about their experiences.
Aug 27, 2010 by Peta Miller in Working
Apply yourself: Jobs in Barcelona and how to get them
We speak to four British Barcelona residents who all found jobs in Barcelona without ever filling out a job application
Aug 25, 2010 by Natasha Young in Working (4 Comments)
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)