Whether you're freelancing, working as a contractor, or running your own business, being self-employed in the UAE brings numerous opportunities, such as securing lucrative business deals and accessing funds that help get your venture off the ground. However, it also...
Entrepreneurship
5 Myths About Starting an Online Business That You Shouldn’t Believe
Thanks to the Internet, it is now easy to build and launch a profitable business from the convenience of your home, with only a few resources and minimal upfront investment. E-commerce is at the core of almost every business and is estimated to reach USD 28.5 billion...
How Dubai is building a “future-ready” startup community
In a recent discussion with the Dubai Chamber Interview Series, His Excellency Khalfan Juma Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has shared how their agency is creating a “future-ready” startup community. Facilitating the Fourth...
How to Implement a Digital Transformation of Your Business
Although the transition to a digital economy started before COVID-19, the pandemic has surely accelerated the process. With strict lockdown measures and public safety regulations, companies are compelled to move their operations online to survive the challenges of the...
5 Tips for Running a Successful Home-based Business During the Pandemic
The pandemic has severely impacted businesses of all shapes and sizes. With widespread lockdowns happening all over the world, trade across various industries has met new and unprecedented obstacles. Entrepreneurs and corporations have had to quickly think of ways to...
Business Continuity Advice for SMBs in the UAE – by Virtuzone & Etisalat
Scroll down to watch the full interview with Etisalat as part of their SMB Talks Series. The unprecedented spread of COVID-19 has caused a global upheaval on many fronts and severely impacted economies across the world. As the pandemic continues to grip the news,...
The Story of No More Bottles: A Company’s Mission to Make the UAE Bottle-free
By Paul Godfrey, CEO of PG International Safer, Cleaner, Healthier That's the mantra of highly innovative water filtration firm No More Bottles. Paul Godfrey spoke to Director & Co-Founder Carol Fraser about life at the vanguard of Sustainability – and how...
The average age of a successful startup founder is 45
Using a variety of indicators across different industries, Harvard Business Review’s (HBR) recent findings debunk the popular belief that the most successful entrepreneurs are in their early twenties. Based on employment growth and fastest sales growth in the first...
Virtuzone Chairman, Neil Petch, comments on gender balance among entrepreneurs
The Rose Review, a new study commissioned by the UK Treasury, has revealed some eye-opening statistics with regard to female entrepreneurs. The report, conducted by the Royal Bank of Scotland’s Alison Rose, found that female entrepreneurs tend to have to start new...
Thinking of diversifying? Here’s how to do it
Dubai is a model for diversification, but what about its businesses? In the age of disruption, how can entrepreneurs adapt their enterprises to mirror, or even outshine the growth of the Emirate’s economy? Pursuing new revenue streams is tempting for any entrepreneur,...
Trade Licence vs. Freelancer Permit – The Pros and Cons
Do you want to start up your own business? The UAE – with its entrepreneurial culture and booming economy – is certainly a great place to do that. But you do need an appropriate licence, and for that, you have two options. You can go for a trade licence if you want to...
Does a shorter working day really deliver benefits for your business?
The rising call for shorter working hours is a global phenomenon. But as entrepreneurs and business owners, the question we might ask is whether adopting this practice really provides tangible benefits. Is it even appropriate for the UAE business landscape? The...