Seat of authority
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Gehry Bard patented Easy Edges, the 'corduroy' cardboard furniture in the 1970s, which was produced but almost immediately withdrawn from the market, as be believed that his notoriety as a furniture designer eclipsed his reputation as an architect. He designed a range of nine pieces for Knoll in 1992, pursuing his interest in working with unorthodox materials. His first idea for a lightweight, stackable indoor/outdoor chair for Knoll was based on a gestural drawing, but later developed into a segmented design, articulating the separation between the shell seat and back. The new chair uses aluminium, with stainless-steel tube legs.
Publication Name: I.D.
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0894-5373
Year: 1999
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Entrepreneurship in post-Communist Hungary
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Entrepreneurs have spread in Hungary since the fall of Communism, despite the anti-entrepreneurial climate. The number of private entreprises rose by 93% in 1990 and 50% in 1991, and reached 638,275 by July 1992. Communist doctrine means that small entrepreneurs are accepted, but merchants and large entrepreneurs are thought to be profiting at the expense of others. Private entrepreneurs must also fight bureaucracy and state monopolies, but they seem to be winning. A democratic Hungary needs successful small enterprises, but for this the entrepreneurs themselves must change their mentality.
Publication Name: The Journal of Social, Political and Economic Studies
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0278-839X
Year: 1993
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Get financially fit
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Independent financial advisers (IFAs) can recommend products from any company, and research has revealed that fee-based IFAs offer better advice than those working on commission. IFA Promotion can give details of local IFAs, although personal recommendation is preferable. Checks on financial services providers can be run through the Financial Services Authority. The personal finance advice given in three separate cases is included.
Publication Name: Which?
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1997
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