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Manar Al Hinai

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Manar is an award-winning Emirati journalist, entrepreneur and communications consultant in Abu Dhabi. She previously worked as director of corporate communications at Abu Dhabi Investment Company. She was named Arab Woman of the Year in 2011 and in the list of 100 inspirational individuals in the UAE in 2012 and 2014.
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Even though I always wanted to be an entrepreneur, making the transition from a full-time employee to a full-time entrepreneur was not easy. Getty
How to make the leap from employee to entrepreneur

Making the transition isn't easy but it is possible

BusinessSeptember 29, 2018
The reader plans to use credit cards to pay hotel bills during the trip. Associated Press
Five steps to becoming rich before you turn 30

We are living in a time when persistence and innovation pays off

MoneySeptember 23, 2018
You can work from anywhere in the world when you run a business that fits around your lifestyle. Photo: AFP
Launch a lifestyle business instead of a start-up

There are many advantages to choosing this route when you want to begin your own venture

EconomySeptember 15, 2018
When it comes to marketing, be a big fish in a small pond. EPA
What a vacation in Bali taught me about marketing

A boutique hotel offered helpful reminders about the importance of a niche market

CommentSeptember 08, 2018
Amna Al Dahak Al Shamsi, director of innovation and entrepreneurship department at the Ministry of Education -- the UAE’s government has been a strong advocate of entrepreneurship in the country. Reem Mohammed / The National
For entrepreneurship to thrive, perspectives have to change

The UAE’s government has been a strong advocate of entrepreneurship in the country

EconomySeptember 01, 2018
Getting expert guidance is one major step in launching your own business successfully. Reuters
Steps to consider before taking the start-up route

There is more to creating a successful business than passion and drive

BusinessAugust 27, 2018
For many entrepreneurs, the key is to have multiple sources of income. Reuters
Monetise your talents to become a ‘serial entrepreneur’

Here’s why you should start another venture, or freelance your other talents

EconomyAugust 18, 2018
As an entrepreneur, your skills are best utilised when you focus on certain aspects of the business you excel at and delegate someone to work on the mundane or time-consuming stasks. Oli Scarff/Getty
Recognise the habits holding you back from success

The writer lists some of the common mistakes we fall into

BusinessAugust 11, 2018
Toss the old and the not-so-useful, recycle papers that have been lying around, and re-organise the folders you have been dreading to sort all year. Getty Images
How to 'just be' in the slow summer months

August is the perfect time to clean up your office, do some paperwork and reconnect with past clients

BusinessAugust 05, 2018
Manar Al Hinai uses YouTube to watch product reviews. Bloomberg
Things to consider when marketing to millennials

While social media will help your business reach this audience, you still need to stand out from the crowd

EconomyJuly 29, 2018
Many entrepreneurs juggle more than one business at a time. Getty Images
How to create a personal brand as a serial entrepreneur

Seven tips to help you showcase all of your ventures

EconomyJuly 21, 2018
Closing the door on your own venture is never easy. Photo: Getty Images
When to call it quits: it's harder than you think

Entrepreneurs should never just quit their business ventures without having an alternative plan

EconomyJuly 14, 2018
A UK study has found that doodling can free up short- and long-term memory and increase your attention span. Photo: Getty Images
Art and business: doodle away to escape a creative rut

Paint whenever you feel frustrated or just want to focus on something different other than work

EconomyJuly 07, 2018
Employees work at their office. There are several ways to boost the chances of success for your business. Jean Chung/Bloomberg
Are these habits holding you back from success?

Following successful people's good habits is important , but it’s also important to avoid the bad habits that they have avoided to become successful

EconomyJune 30, 2018
Children love stories and it's no different when you launch a business; the tale you tell of its creation is a good way to spark interest from potential customers and backers. Alex Hofford/EPA
How to connect with customers as a business

Telling the tale of how and why you launched your business and the path you took to get there is crucial to winning interest

BusinessJune 23, 2018
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