At these types of periodic training sessions, budding entrepreneurs learn the basics of setting up a business, such as which forms need to be completed, what types of annual fees are necessary, how to set up a tax ID number, which offices to contact for specific questions, and so on.

FORBES: What to Consider When Choosing Your Startup's Location

He insists on transparent walls in offices, factories, labs and warehouses so everyone can follow along.

FORBES: Hands On

In the past, foreign business offices were allowed to import cars, computers and so forth duty-free, on the understanding that they would eventually re-export them.

ECONOMIST: Old Russian customs