Startups and CSR: 7 ways to give back even when cash is low
Over 75% of CEOs define business success by more than profit, and companies the world-over battle to balance commercial growth with the greater good. That’s why 64% of CEOs say corporate social responsibility (CSR) is core to their business, rather than a standalone. But when you don’t have much spare cash, CSR can feel unattainable. […]
What business lessons can you learn from these sporting greats?
The worlds of sport and business are often held up for comparison. And with good reason. There are many lessons to be found in tales of sporting excellence that can help you succeed as an entrepreneur. Key lessons from the sporting world: No team should have only one ‘star player’ The importance of leading by […]
The advantages of having a Dubai mainland company
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% […]