Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim's first steps in business: a candy store under the stairs and a savings book

Mexico's richest man Carlos Slim embarked on the business world as a child and at the age of 25 cemented what is today the powerful Carso Group.

Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim's first steps in business: a candy store under the stairs and a savings book
Magnate Carlos Slim gives his opinion on the Government's economic performance. Photo: Flickr