Training staff is great for business. It motivates employees, boosts retention and drives efficiency. But what if you’re a cash-strapped startup? Is it possible, or even advisable, to invest in staff training on a bootstrapped budget? The simple answer is yes!...
Social media influencing has become big business, with some influencers (people with thousands of followers on social media) revealing they can earn monthly or even annual salaries per post. Yet while marketing and advertising are pretty heavily regulated across the...
With tourist numbers on course to hit the government’s Tourism Vision 2020 target of 20 million visitors to Dubai alone, it’s an ideal time to start a travel business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Official statistics predict tourism will be worth AED 116bn by...
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...
Is this your year? Whether you’ve turned it over in your mind for a while, or it’s the first time the thought has occurred, starting your own business can bring a wealth of benefits. The UAE’s free zones have always offered glittering attractions: Quick setup, no...
Many businesses have low seasons or other downturns, but there’s usually no need to panic. You just need to budget for them beforehand, and have contingency plans in place for when they hit. Smart budgeting strategies include being flexible with your pricing, saving...
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not illegal to take on a part-time job in the UAE if you are already in full-time employment. In fact, for many professionals, it’s a lifeline. Taking on a second job is a great way to supplement your income when you need it most or to...
Since the first-ever World Expo over 150 years ago, the events have been ‘wowing’ visitors every five years or so by showcasing the latest and greatest feats of human ingenuity. However, perhaps more important is the longer-term impact they have on the cities which...
Once you’ve set up your business in Dubai, you don’t want to lose it. After all that administrative work to get your mainland registration with the Department of Economic Development (DED), or from one of the authorities in whichever of the 45+ free zones you’re based...
The UAE is one of the world’s most attractive places to start a business, but the paperwork can be daunting, even for serial entrepreneurs. Larger, cash-rich companies tend to employ Public Relations Officers (PROs) to deal with complex Governmental paperwork – but...
With the UAE fitness services market set to be worth AED 3bn by 2022, it’s no wonder why fitness-related jobs have seen a surge in popularity in recent years. Many people want to move away from traditional 9-5 jobs and become their own boss. However, as the market has...
Running a business without adequate data security is a massive risk. Crippling data breaches are increasingly common and no business is immune. In 2018, Dubai’s fastest growing startup – Careem – was hit by a cyberattack affecting 14 million users. SMEs are especially...