Amancio Ortega was born in 1936 in Leon and when he was 14 years old he became the distributor of the haberdashery Gala in La Coruña. Then he became a seller at the clothing company La Maja, where...
Living in Barcelona
5 Successful Businesses in Catalonia and Spain
Being an entrepreneur is now a trend and everyone is talking about it, but they have always been employers (as they used to call those brave who invested all their time and effort into an idea)...
Cellphone Apps that are shaking up the taxi service in Barcelona
Sometimes finding a taxi in an area of a city is difficult, even if there are some taxis there or you can call one, get on a taxi without knowing whether the driver will drive through the longest way...
Business events in Barcelona
As Barcelona’s startup scene grows, so does its events scene for entrepreneurs. Following on from our recent overview of the resources for social events for entrepreneurs, today at ShBarcelona we...
Teaching English in Barcelona
Every year, thousands of foreigners flock to Spain, searching for sunshine and a better quality of life. Thousands of Spaniards head in the opposite direction, leaving their country in the search for...
ASODAME, WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS ASSOCIATION
Today there is constant talk going on about entrepreneurs and the ability to create a new company that results in a successful business. But little is said about who are those brave who dare to start...
Social Eaters bringing collaborative consumption to the kitchen
Financial crises and rapid technological development are reorienting consumer values from ownership to access. Collaborative consumption, an alternative economic model based on principles of sharing...
Children’s Activities and Interests in Barcelona
If you’re visiting Barcelona with your family, or are currently residing there then you may be wondering what activities and interests are available for your children to engage in. Barcelona is...
Free Wifi locations in Barcelona
Having an Internet connection is increasingly indispensable to perform tasks that relate to your studies or your work. But it’s not always possible, especially if you visit Barcelona for some...
Barcelona’s BMAT are changing the music industry
Whether you’re attracted to the city for its music or its startup scene, anyone looking to rent a flat in Barcelona is sure to find the Barcelona apartments to suit their tastes...
