HACK OF A LIFE

Dubai, UAE - If granted a wish, one thing I would ask is to take me back two decades ago during the first time I was hired for my first regular job so that I could start all over again and apply what I already know with regards to financial matters, business and life in general. Unfortunately, to be granted that wish is impossible and the only thing I can do right now is to start all over again. I need to jot down my "lessons learned" list from the past mistakes I made which caused my failure and contemplate on finding ways to recover the things that I lost and start paying off my debt. I know it is quite a journey ahead. I promised my self to focus on my goals, with God's help and through perseverance nothing is impossible, I'm going to do it one step at a time. On my path to recovery, I have decided to share my knowledge and experience thru blogging, so that other people especially the younger generation could somehow learn something and avoid the same mistakes...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - You thought you conceived a great business idea with so much motivation that you want start your first ever business in Dubai immediately. Its seems no one can stop you. But wait, before you dive into the abyss of entrepreneurial world that a very few people dared – and succeeded, let me give you some 5 helpful tips that you won't easily hear business advisers and experts. Keep these things in mind and it might help you stay out of trouble during the lifespan of your dream business or at least within the first two years of its incubation. 1.        DON’T MESS WITH THE LAW – Not so long ago, residents of the United Arab Emirates were enjoying a Tax Free Lifestyle since time immemorial until the Value Added Tax (VAT) scheme was introduced in January 2018. Or let’s say before the Salik Toll gates were introduced more than 10 years ago. Or let's say before the "paid" parking slots were introduced on lord knows when....