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Five reasons to switch your company to the UAE mainland
Why this attitude may kill your business
‘Fake it till you make it’ may be a classic business mantra, but it could be sinking your company. In recent years, the UAE has become known as a leading location for startups. Perhaps the leading location. Indeed, a huge 95% of businesses in Dubai are SMEs and new...
Is your startup ready to meet an angel investor?
Angel investors are a great way to secure early financing for your business, giving you the financial jump-start you need to reach the final stages of development and market entry. But many new business owners are at a loss with what to expect from investors. In...
When good bosses turn bad: Seven deadly sins of bad managers
If you’ve ever done any management training, you’ll have been inundated with advice on how to lead effectively. You know the kind of thing: empowering your employees, communicating effectively and celebrating creativity? All hallmarks of a good boss. But doing the...
Setting Up a Company in Dubai Healthcare City Free Zone
If you’re an entrepreneur looking to set up in the UAE, the chances are you’ll have at least considered doing so in one of the country’s free zones. Offering 0% corporate and personal tax, 100% company ownership, 100% repatriation of capital and profits, no currency...
Startup and beyond – evolving your business venture into an SME
There are few better places to start a business venture than the UAE. With the advent of major co-working spaces, such as Astrolabs Dubai and Impact Hub Dubai, it’s never been easier to start a new business on a budget here. What’s more, Dubai is home to...
Market research on a tight budget – why it’s a must-have investment for any startup
For any business it pays to know your market – especially for a startup. Whether you’re trying to assess the level of market demand before releasing a new product or service, choosing the best location in which to sell, or simply trying to understand what factors will...
The best of both worlds: Own a UAE company and run it from your home country
Entrepreneurs across the world are attracted to setting up and running their businesses in the UAE – even those who prefer not to relocate to the Gulf. And it’s easy to understand the appeal. Just three decades ago the Emirates was one of the least developed countries...
In or out? When is outsourcing right for your company?
If you want something done right, do it yourself. It’s a well-used business maxim. After all, nobody cares for your business as much as you do. But what happens when things get too much to deal with on your own? The challenge of overseeing a thriving, growing business...
Time for a move? From lifestyle to tax – why relocating your SME makes sense
Some people just seem to have a more relaxed way of life. On your travels do you ever cast envious glances at the business people lingering over coffee in a town square as if they had all the time in the world? How is it that others can seem to sit around drinking...
The importance of first impressions – how small companies can look big
In the early stages of a new venture it’s not unusual for entrepreneurs to multi-task: they can be CEO, CFO, HR manager, IT trouble-shooter, receptionist, and bookkeeper all in a day’s work. But in doing so they can waste a huge amount of time on mundane tasks, time...
How a directorship service can smooth the launch of your UAE company
As one of the best oiled and most liberal economic machines in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and indeed the world, the United Arab Emirates offers advantages in every direction for anyone wishing to set up a company here. This is not lost on the...
