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Expo 2020: Giving small firms a slice of big action

The UAE has given a major boost to small and medium enterprises in food and beverage sector by unveiling ‘modified terms’ for SMEs to bid more competitively and generate Dh2 billion in sales from onsite food and beverages business at Expo

Business Idea

Richard Branson’s advise to young Entrepreneurs

Many entrepreneurs come up with ideas for businesses while studying – they’re then faced with the decision of continuing with their studies, or taking a chance on their business. Should they drop out of college, like Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs, to follow their business dreams? Richard Branson, who dropped out of school at the age of 15, has some advice…

starting business in the UAE

11 things nobody tells you about starting business in the UAE

Setting up business in the UAE is easier than anywhere else in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena). According to the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2016 report, the nation ranks 31. Here are 11 things nobody tells you about starting business in the UAE from managing operational finance to handling bureaucratic obstacles

10-step guide for Your Startup

How to Pick the Right Team for Your Startup

A 10-step guide to making sure your startup succeeds where so many others fail.
If you’re putting a team together for the first time, there’s a good chance that you’ve already got a few people in mind. But, before you start rallying the troops and investing big, it’s important to know what the DNA of a winning startup team looks like — and how you can avoid common (but fatal) mistakes.

Good Financial Health

7 Signs Your Company Has Good Financial Health

It’s somewhat easy to determine if your company is doing well. You’ll be in the black every month, able to make your payroll and pay all of your monthly bills and expenses. But are there discernible levels or observable distinctions that reliably signify good financial health? Or are there ways to determine how well you’re doing beyond the norm?