Good communication is an essential tool which enables any business to run effectively and at its best, because it underpins what people achieve in terms of productivity and maintaining strong working relationships. This has become particularly important since the Covid pandemic, which forced huge numbers of people into working remotely. Employers who invest time and […]
Category: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
GoDaddy: Ways to safeguard your online presence this Summer
As the summer season brings increased online activity, GoDaddy emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong cybersecurity measures in place. With cyber threats on the rise, protecting websites and sensitive data is essential for individuals and businesses alike. “Summer is a time when many businesses experience heightened web traffic, making it crucial to prioritize cybersecurity protections,” […]
Thought Leader Interview: Lisa Lee, Vice President and Head of Business Development at Perfect Corp
Tell us about yourself and your background. I lead the Business Development team here at Perfect Corp, which means I oversee forging partnerships and driving growth for our company. My team is responsible for multiple functions, including: Business Development, Business Unit Management and Business Analytics. My passion lies in helping beauty and fashion brands leverage […]
Thought Leader Interview: Bijay Shah, Master Franchisee of BNI United Arab Emirates
Tell us about yourself and your background. I was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. I graduated with a BSc Econ in Banking & Finance at University of Wales, College of Cardiff in 1993 and a MSc in Shipping, Trade & Finance at Cass Business School, City University, London in 1995. I then embarked on […]
Unveiling the Next Wave: Emerging Trends and Opportunities for Venture Capitalists in the Middle East
In recent years, the Middle East has emerged as a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity, with a vibrant startup ecosystem attracting increasing attention from venture capitalists and angel investors seeking to capitalize on the region’s untapped potential. From fintech and e-commerce to healthtech and renewable energy, the Middle East offers a diverse array of investment opportunities […]
Will AI become the new strategic partner for procurement?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are crowding global, regional and local news cycles and conversations across all industries, in a manner reminiscent of the launch of the World Wide Web in the 1990s. The introduction of a new generative technology that can be used in nearly every industry and business has stirred up unprecedented interest among […]
Founder Spotlight: Shaima Goodarzi, Velvet Desert
Velvet Desert is a Kuwait and Spain based jewellery company founded by sisters Faiza and Shaima Goodarzi in 2021. We inteviewed Shaima to find out more about her journey from founding Velvet Desert to the remarkable success and expansion the brand is experiencing today. Tell us about yourself and your background. I am big on […]
Using Social Media and Digital Tools to Amplify Investor Engagement
Whether it’s some angel investments to test-run an MVP, or an attempt to close a pre-seed or a seed round, any startup founder finds themselves at a point where they need to raise money. Just like everyone else these days, the investors are online. Genia Xasis, CEO and Co-founder at Berkana.VC, a community for female […]
Training Tip – Completing Performance Appraisals
Why are performance appraisals an important management tool? Performance appraisals communicate organization and department goals, build stronger worker relationships, improve productivity, identify poor/marginal performers, identify the employee’s general training needs and they support HR decisions (promotions, raises etc). For the employee, the benefits of performance appraisals are just as great. Each individual employee’s accomplishments are […]
Company Spotlight: Direct Debit System
Ummair Butt shares his journey to founding Direct Debit System. Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to founding Direct Debit System. Moving back into full-time employment after the failure of my first business in Dubai, I encountered the same struggle faced by many monthly salaried parents trying to balance the family budget. […]