Dubai Silicon Oasis Freezone Company Setup – Your Complete Guide
If you’re considering starting a business in the UAE, one of the first tasks on your checklist should be to get familiar with the country’s free zones. Spread throughout the Emirates, free zones offer entrepreneurs a range of benefits that cannot be found elsewhere. Among these benefits are 0% personal and corporate income tax and […]
How to start a restaurant or cafeteria in Dubai and the UAE
The global restaurant industry is booming. Despite economic fluctuations the world over, nothing seems to dampen our appetite for eating out. Recent figures value the international foodservice market at around USD 3tn. And it shows no signs of slowing. Here in the UAE, the trend is much the same. The Emirates’ restaurant market is predicted […]
How to build a winning startup culture from day one
Creating the right company culture from the outset will give your startup more chance of success in the UAE. Happy employees are 12% more productive than the average worker, so it pays to have a strong company culture from the start. A winning culture will also help you attract talent and drive profits. Get it […]
Why this is the best time to set up your Dubai Mainland business
The Emirate of Dubai has transformed from just being a desert land to a highly urbanized business hub, boasting some of the most spectacular infrastructures in the world today. In the annual Global Financial Centres Index ranking put together by Z/Yen Partners and the China Development Institute (CDI) in September 2018, the Emirate of Dubai […]
3 ecommerce tactics to stay ahead of your competitors in 2019
Ecommerce is massively competitive, and only getting more so. There are so many different marketing tactics out there nowadays – it’s a confusing landscape. It’s hard to know what’s right – and what’s a waste of your time and money. No problem. These are the three stand-out tactics for ecommerce for 2019 to keep your […]
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Company Formation
Any entrepreneur setting up in the UAE must at least consider establishing a business in one of the country’s many free zones. There are many attractive free zones spread right across the Emirates, all of which offer a broad range of benefits to entrepreneurs from the world over. Perhaps the biggest advantages of setting up […]
RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC) Company Formation
If you’re looking to start a business in the UAE, one of the first things to consider is whether it would be more beneficial to set up in one of the country’s free zones. Spread right throughout the country, the UAE’s free zones offer entrepreneurs a number of exclusive benefits. The key benefits, alongside 0% […]
Perfect pitch: How to write a financial plan that accelerates startup growth
When it comes to writing a financial plan that gives your company the foundation it needs to grow and achieve its potential, there are several elements to consider: Define your simple business vision Forecast sales, income, and cash flow Project your investment options Create a budget and eliminate debt Focus on profits or growth Make […]
Working together: 6 ways to remain friends with your business partner
Yes, it is possible to remain friends with your business partner and build a relationship that yields greater success. However, like all good partnerships, it is imperative to nurture your relationship by considering several crucial areas that can make or break your friendship and business growth: Work towards clear goals Define business roles and friendship […]
Number crunching for startups – how to record your finances
Being on top of your startup’s finances from day one can save you precious dirhams and get your business off to a flying start. It’s easy to overlook accounting jobs when getting a business up and running, but establishing a strong financial structure is critical to success. Recording finances breaks down like this: Record cash […]