Ep 38: My 10 Steps to Start a Business

Todays episode is sponsored by Baya eco-cleaning products. Shop Baya here: https://baya.life/?ref=lnbdrlaq and use code NEXTOFKIN for a 10% discount.

Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 2! I'm Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.

I am firmly in my Mumpreneur era, so season 2 is Career Season.  Join me as I explore the collision between careers and motherhood. I'll be speaking to insightful guests, delving into practical tips and inspiring stories. All through the lens of Dubai expat life.

In today's solo episode I am updating you on what I have learnt from my first UAE 'season' in business and letting you in on the 10 steps I would take to start a business in Dubai:
1. Research the kind of business which would work for you
2. Research the business idea, competitors, customers etc
3. Your business plan
4. Branding
5. Legalities (see my recommended PRO's in links below)
6. Sourcing
7. Marketing and digital presence
8. Trial
9. Analysis and refining
10. Networking and finding your tribe

Links
Baya (use code nextofkin for 10%): https://baya.life/?ref=lnbdrlaq
Top tips for washing newborn clothing: https://nextofkin.ae/blogs/news
DED Cafe: https://dedcafe.ae/
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
Free Range Humans Book: https://www.beafreerangehuman.com/
Small Retailer Network: https://www.instagram.com/smallretailernetwork/

3 PRO's
Ezone: https://e.zone/
Creative Zone: https://www.creativezone.ae/
Luxe Incorporations: https://luxeincorporations.com/