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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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Stick with the task before finally calling it quits

One of the perks of becoming an entrepreneur and managing your own business is to work on things that excite you; another is the freedom to choose who you work with.

BusinessOctober 03, 2015
Five ways to kick-start creativity

How to bypass a creative block.

BusinessSeptember 26, 2015
Young entrepreneurs deserve to be taken seriously

Success at a young age is not limited to the entrepreneurial arena; many appointed into UAE managerial positions in the private or public sector are also under 30.

BusinessSeptember 19, 2015
Reflections on being a business owner

Take a break - it will put your business goals into perspective, writes Manar Al Hinai.

BusinessSeptember 12, 2015
Copycat attitude is killing creativity

When it comes to businesses, instead of going with the flow, which can work too, make some room to find out what you are truly passionate about, writes Manar Al Hinai.

BusinessSeptember 05, 2015
How to attract followers on social media

Whether it is Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat or Instagram, social media marketing can offer a low-cost boost to your business, writes Manar Al Hinai.

BusinessAugust 29, 2015
Websites are the new shop window

A great website is key to attracting new customers and retaining old ones. Think of your site as your shop window, or the first stop for your customers to know more about you.

BusinessAugust 22, 2015
Keep the lines of communication open with your PR team

Although your PR team could be outsourced, you should not treat it as an outsider, or solely a vendor.

BusinessAugust 15, 2015
Above, the Google office in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
Fun and hard work do not have to be mutually exclusive

That is the exact problem that many business owners face, that they think that fun equates to no work being done.

BusinessAugust 08, 2015
Passion is key to efficient task delivery in a business

The trials and tribulatons of launching a new business can offer valuable lessons for all entrepreneurs.

BusinessAugust 01, 2015
Make your product stand out to win over new customers

Consumers purchase the same things over and over again. So how can you switch their habitual spending patterns to your product or service? Manar Al Hinai finds out.

BusinessJuly 25, 2015
Free yourself from the inbox shackles

Manar Al Hinai offers some advice on how to manage your email account more effectively to boost productivity at work.

BusinessJuly 18, 2015
Get the word out and create a buzz

Just as Apple did with the iPhone, create a buzz about your product before you launch, advises Manar Al Hinai.

BusinessJuly 11, 2015
Take care of your online reputation

Manar Al Hinai provides tips on what to do when a customer posts a bad review about your business online.

BusinessJuly 04, 2015
Spread the word by reaching out online

The more engaging you are, and the more your business appears to care about its customers, the more they interact with your posts and keep a lookout for them.

BusinessJune 27, 2015
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