The majority has voted, and the UAE is tops for business startups

If you are planning to relocate to the UAE or already enjoying the expat lifestyle offered by the region, then there is no better time or place to unlock your entrepreneurial spirit. Make ‘some day… today’ and approach the business set up process equipped with knowledge that your fellow expats the world over have voted […]
3 Habits of a Serial Networker

Serial networkers know everyone and everyone knows them. These individuals build relationships very quickly and with a lot of people. These people match others with opportunities and in doing so, they leave their connections with a positive opinion of them and their abilities. Being a networker and connector is difficult. It requires the unique ability […]
3 Important Things to Consider When Naming Your Company

The same question has been asked for years and is still asked today: “What’s in a name?” Back in school and university, in the days of team projects and entrepreneurship mock ventures, the first question would always be the same: What would our group/company name be? Deciding on an answer was usually somewhat difficult as […]
5 Tips for Leading a Remote Workforce

Technology has changed the way we work. Once upon a time, employees did all of their work at the office as that was where files were kept and colleagues met. At CREATIVE ZONE, we have many clients that work remotely, without a fixed office space and have teams that they manage from a distance. Whilst […]
Advice from Cynthia Trench, Trench & Associates: Everything You Need to Know About the DIFC Wills and Probate Registry

The DIFC is the first jurisdiction in the region where a non-Muslim individual can register a will under the international recognized Common Law principles. At the moment, the distribution of assets of the deceased is guided by UAE federal laws such as the Personal Status Law, Civil Transactions Code and by public order. We were […]
The 10 Laws of Social Media

Starting a company can be difficult and therefore many people choose to leverage the power of content and social media marketing to help increase their audience and customer base greatly. However, when first starting to use social media without any previous experience, it can be quite difficult. It is important to understand social media marketing […]
Intellectual Property Trade Marks, Designs and Patents and how they are Relevant to your Business

Last month, we were fortunate enough to be joined by Mark Bone-Knell and Kate Symons, co-founders of Bone-Knell Symons Intellectual Property at our monthly breakfast. We were given great insight into the world of intellectual property and how it varies within the GCC, as well as what options we would have to protect our inventions, […]
Three Steps when Starting a Successful Business

For those looking to start a business, there is a phrase that most of us have heard before: ‘I don’t have a unique idea that no one has thought of before.’ It has been discussed that in order to be financially successful when starting a company, you should focus on owning a company in a […]
How to Pick the Right Office Space for Your Company

Picking out the right office space is so important to the success of your business. The wrong location can cost you your business, the most talented employees and your clients. After completing your company registration in Dubai, office location should be at the forefront of your mind as it significantly affects your ability to grow. […]
Expo 2020 an Exciting Time for Starting a Business in Dubai

As Dubai prepares to host the World Expo in 2020, the economy continues to flourish and entrepreneurship is increasingly prominent in the region. Dubai is expecting to draw around 25 million visitors during the 6-month period and the Expo will promote the city’s status as a truly global city with world-class infrastructure and a hub […]