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How to tough out those seasonal Dubai business slowdowns
Success, Churchill is supposed to have said, is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. It’s a fool proof approach, yet one that seems more valuable in theory than in reality. When those difficult business lulls come around, they can spook even the...
Dubai World Trade Centre company setup
There are very few entrepreneurs in the UAE who haven’t at least considered setting up in one of the country’s free zones. This is particularly true of entrepreneurs from overseas – and it’s not difficult to see the reasons behind this. With 0% corporate and personal...
The challenges of finding a local UAE sponsor
The UAE is a region brimming with potentially lucrative business opportunities that never fail to attract savvy entrepreneurs. When it comes to setting up in the UAE as a foreign businessperson, there are basically two options: you can start a business in a free zone...
Are managed office spaces the smarter choice for your UAE startup?
‘Ideas are easy. Implementation is hard.’ When Guy Kawasaki uttered these words, he had it right. One thing we all learn as aspiring entrepreneurs is that there’s a whole lot more to being a business owner than just coming up with the initial concept. Choosing the...
LLC company formation in Dubai and the UAE (2018 guide)
Setting up a company anywhere in the world can be daunting, and the UAE is no different. While the business landscape here in the Emirates is certainly accommodating, the various types of companies that may be set up here can seem a little confusing, particularly for...
Why an unhealthy CEO is bad for business
As a CEO or business leader you may think your health and your business are two separate things. But it’s not true. Few CEOs would like to admit it, but these two aspects of life rely on each other in a fundamental way. When one falters, so does the other. A CEO's...
Dubai Knowledge Park company setup
The UAE’s free zones are perhaps the number one topic I’m asked about by budding entrepreneurs. And with good reason. The country’s free zones have global appeal, and any foreign entrepreneur looking to set up in the Emirates should explore them as an option. Just a...
Do life partners make good business partners?
If the marriage of true minds is free from impediments, as Shakespeare almost said, it doesn’t necessarily follow that a strong and enduring personal relationship will translate into a long-lasting and profitable business partnership. And yet, many life partners do...
How to start an events company in the UAE
Around the world, the events industry is booming. Last year’s American Express Meetings and Events 2016 Forecast predicted the largest growth globally in spend since 2011, while Alpen Capital noted the ‘GCC hospitality industry remains firm on its growth trajectory.’...
Ready for a new chapter in your working life?
Here's what happened when two people, from different countries, with very different skillsets, followed a dream to start a business in Dubai. Imagine the scenario. Sean didn’t spend a lot of time in class during his software development degree at the University of...
The business lessons hidden behind internet headlines
The internet is a very big place. Full of information, opportunities and… statistics. The problem is that these stats are not always relevant – and they’re not always true. In a previous article we looked at the famous ‘8% of salespeople get 80% of the sales’ claim...
Dubai Internet City (DIC) company setup
If you’re thinking of setting up a business in the UAE, you’re likely to be familiar with the country’s many free zones. They catch the eye of entrepreneurs from all corners of the world as they offer a number of extremely attractive benefits – starting with 0%...
