Fear can be a paralysing experience for anybody, and entrepreneurs are not immune. Many would-be business founders actually never take the leap into entrepreneurship, for fear of what might happen. But is fear a barrier to success or a motivator? With the right guidance, potential entrepreneurs can identify and isolate...
Asia is a continent of opposites. As it grows in credibility, builds trust and gains strength on the world stage, so do many of its passports. Yet at the same time, the continent is also home to some of the weakest. In this piece, we’ll look...
Managing growth is about more than just the present. Considering and seizing opportunity only as it arises may work for some, but it isn’t enough for the entrepreneur who is seeking genuine, sustainable expansion for their business. Growth can contain an insidious threat that is couched...
Entrepreneurs are thriving. That’s especially true in the UAE, where there’s a real push to attract the best from all over the world, give them a platform for innovation and disruption, and help them shape the world over the next century. According to MAGNiTT, in...
Dubai retains great lustre and appeal as a foreign direct investment (FDI) location. The most recent figures show clearly that the city has strongly cemented its position among the top global destinations for FDI capital. In 2016, with investors from leading industrial countries such as the...
For any company or startup – across any industry – it’s worth considering the benefits of launching in Dubai. And now is a perfect time to consider taking advantage of this world-class innovative business hub. For forward-thinking entrepreneurs, the emirate offers an ideal climate to...
EB-5 vs E2: Sounds like we are comparing fax machines, right? But these two programmes, are two of the best ways to attain residency in the United States. But that’s where similarities end. When considering either of these, it’s vital to understand their exact requirements along with...
Something may come from nothing. It takes hard work and commitment, but it can happen. At the end of 2015, there were 350,000 SMEs in the UAE, providing jobs to over 86% of the private sector. They accounted for over 60% of the country’s GDP, and...
Among many after-effects of the UK’s 2016 referendum decision to leave the European Union, one of the most notable has been an explosion of interest in second citizenship. One survey last year found that 89% of Britons are interested in second citizenship in an EU country,...
Negotiation in business is an art. And like any form of communication, it’s also a delicate balance – one wrong turn and your objectives and reputation can be jeopardised and damaged. We can all recall failed negotiations and awkward interactions vividly; you may have experienced one...
