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5 startup networks at your fingertips in the UAE
For entrepreneurs launching their own startup in the UAE, there is no shortage of support to tap into from other business owners. However, finding the right networking group for you and your business is a matter of trial and error. In fact, it’s often worth joining...
Do I need a business set-up consultant to launch in the UAE?
After a few uncertain years, business is booming in the UAE again and more and more startup applications are coming in from overseas. Setting up a business in the UAE is relatively straightforward and if you follow a methodical approach, you can be up and running...
Which of the UAE’s Free Zones are Best for Consultancy Companies?
When setting up a consultancy business in the UAE, location is a key consideration. The 49 free zones (which operate as offshore business zones with all the benefits of 0% tax and 100% ownership) have been set up to cluster similar industries together. The trick is to...
Why more expats choose Virtuzone to set up their business in the UAE
Entrepreneurs setting their sights on the UAE as their next business location need to negotiate their way through a sometimes daunting set of administrative tasks. Help from a locally based firm with longstanding experience of the UAE business landscape can make the...
Low-cost training for Dubai startups
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!...
UAE Influencer License: Everything You Need to Know
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...
How to Open a Travel Agency on the UAE Mainland in Six Easy Steps
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...
Five reasons why you should make Dubai your MENA business hub
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...
New Year’s resolution? Five steps to setting up in the UAE free zones
The highs are fantastic, but how can you budget for when business is slow?
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...
Can I Work for Two Employers in the UAE at the Same Time?
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...
How the Dubai 2020 legacy will change your business
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...
