sme advisor ISSUE 117
In today’s evolving business landscape, it is so important to stay abreast of the changing dynamics – you have to be involved within your business 24/7; there is no downtime!
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SME Beyond Borders 24 SME Beyond Borders 2015 An insider’s view to SME Beyond Borders.
CSR 54 Thinking outside the box Rethinking success through social change with Enritsch.
Digitally Disruptive 30 Delivering tomorrow’s SMB solutions – today Experts from Etisalat share insights…
Strategy 58 A new year and a new plan Dr. Ashraf Mahate, Head of Export Market Intelligence, Dubai Exports, shares critical advice.
Movers & Shakers 34 Global Free Zone of the Year: DMCC We meet the woman at the forefront of this success – Krysta Fox, Director – Free Zone, DMCC. 38 Corporate tax and VAT in the UAE Nilesh Ashar, Partner, Head of Tax, KPMG UAE, sets the scene. 42 The aroma of success: Man’oushe Street An exclusive meeting with Founder Jihad El Eit. 46 A meeting with Global Leadership Guru – Jim Kouzes We provide exciting excerpts… 50 Redefining entrepreneurial success: Anielle Guedes We meet a young entrepreneur who is using technology to solve the global housing challenge.
Legal 62 In focus: Employee considerations in GCC M&A Experts from Clyde and Co. highlight the key aspects. Innovation 66 Design Driven Innovation for Industrial SMEs Duha Awayes from Protiviti Oman sets the scene. Stars of Business 70 Unveiling the prestigious nominees of the 8th Annual SME Stars of Business Awards. Tech Trends 76 Top personal finance apps.