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5 Best Free VPNs for UAE: Safe Messaging & Browsing (2022)

The United Arab Emirates restricts access to numerous online services. In the UAE, you can’t use the VoIP or video service in certain apps (or use the app at all), like WhatsApp calling, Skype, and Discord. Due to geoblocks, streaming international content on Netflix US, BBC iPlayer, and other popular platforms isn’t possible either. In addition, you may lose access to your favorite UAE services while abroad, like Abu Dhabi TV. Keeping your online activity safe from hackers and snoops is also essential , especially on public WiFi hotspots. However, only the best free VPNs for UAE can protect your connection and work around geo-restrictions on your desktop and mobile devices (like iPhone and Android). After testing over 40 services, my team and I found the best free VPNs for UAE and Dubai . Their global server networks let you access popular services without any issues. These VPNs also enhance your online privacy with advanced security tools. Some of them can be used without registr...

How to Write an Executive Summary for a Business Plan

If you’re starting a new business or taking an existing one to the next stage, you need a business plan . This document serves several different purposes, so you should strip it down to essential facts and definitions. Internally, you’ll use it as a roadmap for growth.  On multiple occasions, this document will double as your business pitch. You’ll need to show it to your investors and stakeholders to prove that you mean business.  The only challenge is that business plans are known to be long and tiresome to examine.  A well-crafted executive summary can soften the blow, serving as a cover page and a hook for your business plan. Since writing an executive summary requires some finesse, we’ve put together a set of best practices and guidelines to help you to get it right. Here are a few essential tips to keep in mind when writing an executive summary for a business plan. What is an executive summary? If you have any school books lying around, take a look at how each...

How Much Should You Personally Cover for Startup Costs?

Securing investment dollars is often the number one priority for entrepreneurs when starting a business . Many will seek outside support—angel investors, personal investors, venture capitalists, and peer-to-peer lenders generally top the list. However, each “type” of investor brings a different level of risk — and, let’s be honest, not all businesses are attractive to investors. You may need to fund the enterprise on your own. This presents the question—how much of your personal money should you put into your own business? Pros and cons of using your own money for startup costs One major drawback to this source of funding can be an over-reliance on your own cash . Few people have deep enough pockets to fund a business beyond launch. And there are often many unexpected expenses in the early stages of a new venture.  Office space, equipment, software, and talent are the most obvious, but you’ll also need tax help, general counsel, and marketing (among other services) to get oper...