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From An Entrepreneur To Another - Know This Before Starting A Business In Uae
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SEVEN BUSINESS LESSONS FROM AN ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY IN UAE
Diversify your income stream • Maintain multiple streams of income • Avoid excessive dependence on any single revenue source • Stabilizing your financial positions is the key to sustenance and growth. • Diversification of your revenue streams is a good way to achieve this.
Decide your business activity beforehand • There are certain limitations in doing business in the UAE. • Various approvals are required before you start your business. • Get the right information to know whether your business fits in. • A business consultant can help you decide or assist you with possibilities and limitations available in UAE.
Identify the right jurisdiction • Business jurisdictions in UAE are segregated by Emirates. • Opting for the right jurisdiction depends on the nature of the business you would like to conduct. • Dubai offers mainland business setups, free zone company formations and more
Questions before you start • It is not sure that the product or services you are going to offer will be accepted by customers. • Hence the most important questions to ask are: • How large is your potential market? • Who are your competitors? • What part of their business model can you improve upon?
Opportunities are key to success • Find success from opportunities where you have a special advantage. • Find some a high-value problem. • Build an MVP (minimum viable product) – the cheaper the better. • Most importantly, remeber you need customers.
Managing your money • The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants found in their study that 82% of startups fail as a result of poor cash flow management. • Have a financial model and structure. Best to get get professional help • Get a clear picture about your expenses and income probabilities. • Have a Plan B in place for the worst case scenario
Adapt to change • Lean, Flexible and Adaptable are the pillars of startups • If your business does not adapt, you will fall behind. • Keep in touch with the latest technological developments • Keep a check on the country’s stand on various aspects of your business and its impact on your business category and specifically your type of businesses.
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