We started with a 50/50 split, but what if 'fair' isn't always best? Three years later, those shares are worth far more, proving a costly lesson in partnerships. This episode dives into the importance of proper documentation, legal counsel, and making decisions based on logic, not emotion, to avoid future disputes. What's your worst partnership story? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3I3aVUTQs0o Start your business in Dubai with my agency, Handlr Zone: https://handlrzone.com/pod Follow: https:...
Jul 09, 2025•11 min
Aaron Henriques, a British entrepreneur from London now living in Dubai, guides UK business owners through the essential 7 steps to move their UK business to Dubai. Aaron used his personal and professional experience to cover important aspects such as choosing between a mainland or free zone company, deciding whether to use a business formation agency, selecting trade activities, and understanding the application process. He also talks about the visa process, establishing a bank account in Dubai...
Mar 03, 2025•27 min
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9csnav_1y90 In this video, Aaron Henriques debunks the myth that entrepreneurs need an agent to set up a business bank account in Dubai. He explains that the process is relatively straightforward, especially with banks like WIO, where accounts can be opened quickly via an app. Aaron highlights the unnecessary fear and complexity that some agents instill in people, stressing that for most businesses and entrepreneurs with proper documentation (Emirates ID and re...
Jan 07, 2025•6 min
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y-TCH886vsQ In this video, Aaron Henriques clears up common confusion between Visa Entitlements and Visa Applications for free zone business setups in Dubai. Many people, particularly those going through an agency, misunderstand these terms and end up feeling misled. Aaron explains how Visa Entitlements are linked to company trade licenses, allowing a certain number of sponsored visas, and the costs associated with them. He differentiates this from Visa Applica...
Dec 28, 2024•13 min
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ljn4eqMPYdw Explore the benefits and drawbacks of establishing a free zone company in Dubai. Learn why this could be a strategic move for entrepreneurs and investors, what free zones offer, the tax benefits, and key points to consider before making your decision. Plus, clear up common misconceptions and gain insights into making the best choice for your business structure. Ideal for English-speaking entrepreneurs from the UK, USA, Europe, Canada, and Australia....
Dec 17, 2024•17 min
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E0_2YrCkOeg Explore the key differences between mainland companies and free zone companies in Dubai. Understand the benefits and drawbacks of each legal structure, including ownership rules, regulatory requirements, and operational flexibility. Learn about the changes in local sponsor requirements and how free zones can be more suitable for certain types of businesses. Discover why choosing the right structure is crucial for your business in the UAE. Aaron Henr...
Dec 03, 2024•9 min
I’ve flown back to Dubai from London Heathrow and exchanged my British pounds for Dirhams! Join me as I share my latest adventures in Dubai Creek Harbour where I’m staying in a £2000 per month one bedroom apartment, in one of my favourite spots in the city! Discover what's been keeping me, a British entrepreneur and investor very busy these past two weeks, including exciting developments with my free zone company, Handlr Zone in Dubai and plans for future content on this channel. Watch on YouTub...
Nov 25, 2024•6 min
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J2wVjk4A-jY Join British Entrepreneur Aaron Henriques as he delves into the revolutionary principles from Dan Sullivan's 'Who Not How'. Discover how Aaron transformed his approach to business, freeing up valuable time and skyrocketing productivity. In this episode, Aaron shares his personal journey and insights on implementing these powerful strategies for business growth. Learn the secrets of effective outsourcing, confident delegation, and unshackling your ea...
Jul 29, 2024•13 min
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZKj0Rz4i8e4 Join Aaron Henriques as he addresses a crucial mistake from his previous video on the UK general election. Discover an unforeseen constituency boundary change in 2023 and understand why it matters. Aaron tackles misconceptions, clarifies his voting stance, and dives into the discrepancies in seat allocation. Explore his thoughts on the UK voting system and the pressing need for reform. Don't miss his candid opinions and call for rational discussions...
Jul 09, 2024•15 min
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H8kpMXmS0KA In this video, British entrepreneur Aaron Henriques discusses his scepticism about the recent UK election results, which saw Keir Starmer's Labour party win by a huge majority over the Conservative party, defeating former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after 14 years of Tory rule. He questions the fairness of the constituency system, pointing out how votes are not equal across different regions of the UK, resulting to few seats for Nigel Farage and his ...
Jul 05, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Aaron Henriques, a former police officer and experienced entrepreneur from London, shares his journey of becoming comfortable with not being constantly busy. He reflects on his habit of starting multiple businesses without seeing them through and discusses how he learned to value downtime. Aaron talks about shifting his focus from social media’s 'busy' culture to strategic thinking, setting new rules to avoid being essential to daily operations, and his new interest in investing...
Jul 03, 2024•17 min
Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/w8nul5d7vcA In this highly requested episode of Opportunity Awaits, Aaron Henriques dives into his personal journey of setting up both corporate and personal bank accounts in Dubai. This episode is especially helpful for free zone business owners with residency in Dubai. Aaron shares the steps he followed, the hurdles he faced when setting up a company bank account in Dubai both before and after getting his Emirates ID, and offers practical tips to save you time...
Jun 12, 2024•22 min
Join Aaron Henriques, a seasoned entrepreneur from London, as he shares his journey of moving his business to Dubai. Discover the challenges he faced with high taxes and low opportunities in the UK, and how Dubai’s favourable environment for entrepreneurs offered a fresh start. Learn about why Aaron pivoted away from his start up idea and instead created Handlr Zone. Gain insights into the entrepreneurial spirit in Dubai and Aaron's plans for the future in Dubai. Follow: https://www.instagram.co...
May 22, 2024•28 min
Discussing tax insights and requirements for setting up a company in Dubai, addressing two common questions and misconceptions from viewers of the channel in this first Q&A video. 🎥 WATCH THIS NEXT: https://aaronhenriques.com/OAP014YT ✍️ EPISODE PAGE: Dubai Free Zone Business Set Up Process: What You Need To Know | EP 14 https://aaronhenriques.com/OAP016 ⏱ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Tax Insights for Setting Up a Company in Dubai: Q&A 01:06 Q1 - Do you pay 0% tax if you have a Freezone company in Du...
Mar 13, 2024•14 min
Hey, I'm Aaron Henriques, a seasoned entrepreneur and business investor from the United Kingdom. Following the requests from people who watched my video on setting up a freezone company in Dubai, in this episode, I delve deep, detailing the full UAE residency visa process. This is tailored specifically for entrepreneurs and investors who have established a freezone company in Dubai or who are considering it in the future. I'll guide you through my personal experience of obtaining a residency vis...
Oct 05, 2023•45 min•Ep. 15
In this video, I will be sharing my experience as an entrepreneur from the UK of setting up a free zone company in Dubai. If you are thinking of starting a business in the UAE, setting up a free zone company can be a great option. In the video, I will be discussing all the important things that I wish I knew before so that you can establish a free zone company in Dubai. From selecting the right free zone to register your business to obtaining the necessary approvals and licenses, I will be cover...
Jun 23, 2023•31 min•Ep. 14
Entrepreneurship can be challenging, particularly when you're grappling with finding focus or feeling inundated with choices. In this episode, Aaron discusses his own struggles and offers valuable insights. From overcoming procrastination to navigating conflicting advice, Aaron covers key topics that are essential for every entrepreneur to understand. He also delves into the significance of passion, customer experience, and goal setting, while sharing inspiring anecdotes from seasoned business o...
Feb 27, 2023•21 min•Ep. 13
It is a frequent problem among numerous entrepreneurs to get sidetracked by social status instead of prioritising sales. They hold the belief that acquiring a blue tick on Instagram and Facebook is the sole key to success, and they will go to any extent to attain it. In the wake of Elon Musk's recent verification on Twitter, Meta has declared its paid verification service. Nevertheless, what impact will this have on your business and its focus in the future?
Feb 21, 2023•18 min•Ep. 12
Before you invest in a cleaning franchise or launch your own business, listen to this. Listen to the top 5 pros and 5 cons of owning a domestic cleaning franchise. Find out if you should become a franchisee with a reputable cleaning franchise or start your own company from scratch.
Dec 12, 2022•28 min•Ep. 11
This will OFFEND both cryptocurrency believers and con artists! Here's what I've learned about how investing in bitcoin, crypto, and the stock market, and how it compares after "investing" in those markets since acquiring a financial education. RECOMMENDED BOOKS & AUDIO ABOUT INVESTING 💰 #️⃣1 FOR INVESTING BEGINNERS - “How to Own the World: A Plain English Guide to Thinking Globally and Investing Wisely” by Andrew Craig https://aaronhenriques.com/x9to - “Money Master the game” by Tony Robbi...
Sep 13, 2022•8 min•Ep. 10
Listen right away if you've invested in bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, or if you've been thinking about doing so, to prevent making costly financial blunders. RECOMMENDED: Watch the full video on YouTube to see accompanied visuals: https://aaronhenriques.com/OA034YT *** RECOMMENDED BOOKS & AUDIO ABOUT INVESTING 💰 *** 📚INVESTING BOOKS #1 FOR INVESTING BEGINNERS - “ How to Own the World: A Plain English Guide to Thinking Globally and Investing Wisely ” by Andrew Craig https://aaronhenriq...
Aug 29, 2022•50 min•Ep. 9
Having a network of successful entrepreneurs and being in the right place to take opportunities is exactly why Aaron Henriques has travelled 5000 miles from the UK to visit Los Angeles in the United States of America. Hear exactly what he hopes to accomplish from travelling to the USA. ✈️ TRAVELLING SOON? GET THIS TRAVEL ADAPTER: https://aaronhenriques.com/gjan ⏱TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS ⏱ 01:00 - Why Entrepreneurs Are Visiting The USA Right Now 01:12 - The USA Is The Best Place For Entrepreneur...
Jul 20, 2022•7 min•Ep. 8
Are you an overworked entrepreneur doing everything yourself? Entrepreneurs who try to do everything themselves may save a bit of money BUT they will eventually burn out and risk a failed business if they fail to outsource tasks to staff, freelancers and virtual assistants. Discover exactly how having help in your business can make you happier and boost your business profits at the same time. Learn why outsourcing is the way to grow your business in 2022 and beyond. 👉 Follow Aaron on Instagram ...
Jul 01, 2022•7 min•Ep. 7
Listen why Aaron Henriques regrets missing opportunities and not investing in the stock market during his 20’s. Discover the false beliefs you probably tell yourself that’s holding you back from investing in your future and why you should start investing now to take advantage of compounding. See the hidden spending habits that you can change today that could make you rich in the future and its not saving money in the bank. Listen to how the banks are taking advantage of you and making themselves...
Jun 23, 2022•8 min•Ep. 6
Starting a business while working a full-time job can seem impossible, but it is possible to build a successful business so that you can go part-time or quit your job. Hear about the real life of an entrepreneur & Aaron’s top tips which helped him seize opportunities and grow his business while still working long hours as a police officer in London so you can discover how to make money online too. ⏱TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - How to Delegate - A Guide for Founders 01:47...
Jun 17, 2022•8 min•Ep. 5
If you want to start a business with no money then you’ll need these 5 critical skills to succeed. Listen to Aaron as he goes through these top traits that successful entrepreneurs possess that the failures do not! 👉 Follow Aaron on Instagram https://aaronhenriques.com/2brc ✍️ Episode Info & Transcript https://aaronhenriques.com/OA029 💬 MENTIONS 💬 Recommended Video https://aaronhenriques.com/OA003YT Link to SWOT template Download Free: https://training.aaronhenriques.com/5v4r Learn how to...
Jun 13, 2022•18 min•Ep. 4
Discover how to start a business without money and how to make money online in a few simple steps. Aaron Henriques a UK entrepreneur with decades of online business experience shares business ideas and how to start a business online without any investment so you can make money online too. Connect with Aaron Henriques on Social Instagram: https://aaronhenriques.com/2brc Website: https://opportunityawaits.us...
May 30, 2022•35 min•Ep. 3
Lots of people want a passive income stream to replace their job or supplement their salary with extra cash. And if you’re like most people you probably have no idea where to even start, right? I’m sharing 7 of my best passive income opportunities that you can take advantage of right now, including if you have little or no money to invest yourself. *** Mentioned In Episode *** “Start Now. Get Perfect Later” - by Rob Moore * Get the audiobook read by Rob Moore (recommended) https://aaronhenriques...
May 13, 2022•59 min•Ep. 2
Tax rules are changing in Dubai free zones for entrepreneurs who want to set up a tax-free business in Dubai from 2023! Today on the Opportunity Awaits with Aaron Henriques podcast... * Find out how the new Dubai tax rules compare VS incorporating a UK company * Discover if its STILL WORTH setting up a business in the UAE *** LINKS to Mentions in this Episode *** Lauren Tickner YT channel: https://aaronhenriques.com/frzx Decisive Zone Dubai: https://aaronhenriques.com/8cze 👉Follow Aaron on Inst...
Apr 18, 2022•21 min•Ep. 1
Today I am here asking for your help… I have just a few short weeks before I have to make a life-changing decision that will impact my entire future personal and entrepreneurial life. This one decision will have such a huge impact on my future it's been keeping me awake at night. In This Episode... * How you can help Aaron make his decision before time runs out! * Should I skip the UK and move abroad? * Boosting the entrepreneurial mind and seeking new opportunities 👉 Follow & DM Aaron on I...
Aug 23, 2021•12 min
