Should you buy a business off the shelf?
A franchise may well seem the perfect solution for those who want to run their own business - the risks are less, the business routine is written in stone and the customer base should already be there.
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Wednesday 04, July 2012 | The finance magazine for SMEs in the GCC
GCC Women want Mentors
Mentors
GCC Women need Mentors
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GCC Women need Mentors
Women in the GCC are less likely than men to be business owners or have plans to start a business. This is not because they lack the desire to be entrepreneurs, rather it appears to be down to lack of access to mentors.
Setting up a business in the UAE
Starting from scratch? Here's how to get your company framework set up so that you can make a proper start in business in the UAE.
Search (S)ME
Finding a small business or supplier online is not easy; being a small business and not having an online presence means you could be missing out on business opportunities... that's about to change.