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    Million dollar idea: The Biro ballpoint pen Jump to media player The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst reports on how the humble Biro ballpoint pen became a million dollar idea.
    • 07 Jul 17
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    Million dollar idea: The Velcro fastener Jump to media player The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst tells how the Velcro fastener was invented after a walk in a wood.
    • 23 Jun 17
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    Million dollar idea: The Rubik's Cube Jump to media player BBC business presenter Aaron Heslehurst explains how the Rubik's Cube became a million dollar idea.
    • 16 Jun 17
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    Million dollar idea: The Post-it note Jump to media player BBC business presenter Aaron Heslehurst explains how the Post-it note became a million dollar idea.
    • 02 Jun 17
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    How to build a luxury brand Jump to media player "You need to have intuition and maturity," for fashion success says Dior boss Sidney Toledano
    • 17 Jan 17
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    Robot claims new Rubik's Cube record Jump to media player A robot takes just 0.637 seconds to solve a scrambled Rubik's cube in Germany.
    • 09 Nov 16
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    What's the best way for firms to expand? Jump to media player Expanding into new areas isn't easy so what's the best way to extend a luxury brand?
    • 22 Mar 16
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