Note this article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East and can be found here. Are you killing your new business idea before it’s even on its feet? There is one thing that almost all businesses have in common: They were born from a simple idea. Whether something...
Note that this article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East and can be viewed here. We all know the saying: “Never assume. It makes an ass out of u and me.” While I can see the merit in warding people off making assumptions, I have to say I don’t entirely...
Many people define their burning ambitions in what’s termed as a "bucket list" – basically, a wish-list of milestone achievements to accomplish before they "kick the bucket" (or, if we are going to be direct here, before they die). Now these lifetime goals can consist...
It’s not easy switching off when you’re an entrepreneur. Whether you operate alone or oversee a large team of employees, being able to let go of work can be incredibly difficult. In fact, there are often times when you probably feel like you have no choice but to work...
So you've set up your business and survived the initial stages of building a customer base. It is the end of year two and you are generating enough sales to feel comfortable. With a third of businesses crumbling by now, you should feel triumphant. You have pushed your...
Anyone who lives or has spent considerable time in the UAE is well aware of the contribution of Indian entrepreneurs in the country and across the Gulf. These entrepreneurs have indeed played a significant role in the development of the economies in the region, and so...
Learning about the habits of the famous entrepreneurs discussed in this article will not bring you business success. In fact, the habits themselves have nothing to do with success. That said, this is more than just a celebration of everything that’s great and unique...
I know what you must have thought after having read the title of this article: "A bit of downtime would be nice, but I’ve got a business to run. It’s just not possible." I understand. I have had plenty of vacations with my smartphone pinging away at me...
If I've learned one thing over the years in my work in the startup community, it's that coming up with the "game-changing idea" is a pretty small part of the equation. In fact, if you sit down and brainstorm for half a day with a group of entrepreneurs (or a group of...
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. Most of us get a good deal of advice along the way in life. Whether from our grandparents, parents, teachers, mentors, good friends, books, casual conversations...
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. It’s not uncommon for a business to begin to spin its wheels. For you company owners it will feel like you’re treading water, and while you may not wake up to it right...
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. In the not-so-distant past, the thought of leaving behind the relative comfort and security of a corporate job at an established company to join a young startup would not...