Growth Strategies

Leadership

Being 'Nice' Almost Cost Me My Business — Here's What I Do Differently Now

Don't let politeness undermine your authority — here's how I rebuilt my client relationships

Business Plans

How to Secure a Premium Domain Without Raising Prices or Attracting Competitors

Learn the smartest way to acquire premium domain names without triggering price spikes or unwanted competition from public bidding.

Collaboration

I've Been an Entrepreneur For 30 Years — Here's What You Need to Know About Choosing the Right Business Partner

Choosing the right business partner can significantly impact your venture's success. Much like a marriage, a partnership requires trust, communication and a shared vision.

Growth Strategies

The Intersection of Centre Court and Business Grit: Where Dalton Thieneman Channels Tennis Spirit into Media Innovation

Playing tennis and building a business seem like pursuits worlds apart. One is played out on manicured grass courts, the other in spreadsheets, strategy decks, and late-night calls. However, both share a reliance on grit, adaptability, and nerve. Much like stepping up to serve on match point at Wimbledon, launching and scaling a venture demands preparation and belief.

News and Trends

No Outsourcing, No Shortcuts: The Rise of One of the World's Most Self-Reliant Business Groups

Nowhere is this more evident than in sectors like agriculture, logistics, and manufacturing industries, where the journey from raw material to finished product spans vast networks and countless hands.

Growth Strategies

The Cost of Unpreparedness: Why Many Businesses Lack a Continuity Strategy

Continuity is no longer about recovery, it is about endurance, and the ability to seize opportunity amid uncertainty.

Growth Strategies

Is It Time to End Commission Only Contracts for Real Estate Brokers?

Many brokers work on commission only – meaning zero salary. Given the competitive nature of the industry, many go several months without earning anything.

Growth Strategies

The Innovator: Abdulla Lahej

Abdulla Lahej's flagship project at Mohammed Bin Rashid City in Dubai is already changing the game when it comes to redefining modern living. But it is just the beginning.

Growth Strategies

Glow Differently with Feel

Feel uses a blend of vegan amino acids, vitamins and botanicals that encourage your body to produce its own collagen – no animals involved.

Growth Strategies

Historic Breakthrough: Dubai-Based Designer Rami Al Ali Joins Official Haute Couture Calendar

Dubai-based couturier Rami Al Ali becomes the first Syrian designer to be welcomed onto the official Haute Couture calendar.

Starting a Business

I Built a 7-Figure Business with a Team I Had Never Met – Here's What I Learned

I was sitting at my computer, catching up on emails, when it finally hit me: I built a seven-figure business with a team I had never met.

Starting a Business

Don't Let the Wrong Vendor Derail Your Business — Here's What to Check First

Think your shortlist of potential vendors is solid? Here's why you might want to double-check.

Science & Technology

I Run an AI Company. Here's Why Blindly Replacing People Is a Mistake

True AI integration requires thoughtful implementation that augments human capabilities rather than simply automating for quick savings.

Growing a Business

2 Simple Strategies to Save More on Prime Day 2025

Amazon Prime Day runs July 8–11. With four days of deals and member perks for business customers, setting up your Amazon Business account with Business Prime can help you take full advantage.

Growth Strategies

Fueling the Next Wave: SC Ventures Backs UAE's Tech Ecosystem

Gautam Jain, Operating Member, SC Ventures, a venture capital arm of Standard Chartered Bank, on helping accelerate the UAE's digital ambitions.