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What if you train your employees, and they leave?

I recently stumbled upon this cartoon and laughed to myself about the sad reality it presents. At Wamda, we’ve heard numerous...

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What It Means to Stay Yalla [Pic of the Week]

At the World Economic Forum 2013 in Davos, Switzerland last month, Wamda CEO Habib Haddad gave a talk on the importance of “Thinking A...

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Look for Co-Entrepreneurs that Will Complement Your Skillset [Pic of the Week]

"Without talented employees I’ll never make it." I hear this sentiment expressed often by new entrepreneurs struggling to build their s...

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The Greater Your Goals the Greater Your Risks [Pic of the Week]

With a big idea comes big risk. Some entrepreneurs hope to have global reach, others are content with attracting a local market; the world...

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Keep Dreaming and Work Hard [Pic of the Week]

Despite the conflicts, instability and misfortunes hitting some Arab countries lately, it is refreshing to note that Arab communities are...

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Entrepreneurship is an Attitude [Pic of the Week]

“Think positively, you can do it!” is a fairly cliché way to encourage others. But in reality, people generally do think negatively and ha...

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You Really Need to Roll Up Your Sleeves [Pic of the Week]

Things just got serious. The first week of 2013 is ending; vacation is over, no more excuses for wasting time. A new year has just kicked...

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Have Fun: Short Term is Short Term [Pic of the Week]

For some this is the end of a bad year, maybe their worst year so far. Others could be wishing 2013 to be as good as 2012. You might be in...

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Though Painful, Failure is Redeemable [Pic of the Week]

Failure is not the end of the world. More often than not it marks the beginning of something new, affording entrepreneurs a...

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Social Responsibility is about You [Pic of the Week]

Entrepreneurship is not about the money. Yes, making money is important and a strong incentive for innovation, but there are a lot of...

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Weekly Wrap-Up: December 09-13

Throughout your entrepreneurial journey, you will often be reminded of why connections and mentorship are important. Support is equally as...

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Weekly Wrap-Up: December 02-06

This week has been especially full of advice on what to do and what not to do. Check out our posts for some legal advice as well as what...

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Navigating the Legal Maze [Pic of the Week]

Navigating the “legal maze” can be quite a challenge, especially if you plan to expand outside of one country. Issues such as customs, tar...

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Weekly Wrap-Up: November 25-29

This week's posts were especially rich in legal advice whether it comes to setting up your business in Lebanon, or what it takes to boost...

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Weekly Wrap-Up: November 18-22

This week was all about looking outside to identify and adapt solutions to problems within local ecosystems. What are your thoughts about...

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Think of the People, Not the Money [Pic of the Week]

During episode two of Wamda's Mix N' Mentor in Beirut last Saturday, November 10th, one word kept coming up at the discussion tables...

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Weekly Wrap-Up: November 04-08

This week, we set off with the first of our three Mix N' Mentor events. We're really excited as ALL events have completely sold out - and...

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What Are Investors Looking For? [Pic of the Week]

It’s a fairly simple question, but the answer often is not. If you’re looking for investment, it’s critical to get advice from mentors, oth...

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Connections Are Vital, Work To Create Them [Pic of the Week]

We often hear the terms "networking" and "connecting" mentioned repeatedly when it comes to attending social events. To some, this...

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Mentorship is Essential [Pic of the Week]

“I can do it alone,” is a common excuse for entrepreneurs who have a great idea but don’t want to tell too many people about it. But doing ...

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Do Your Own Due Diligence [Pic of the Week]

You have an exciting startup idea.You feel ready to jump into the entrepreneurial waters. You are aware of the risks you are taking. You k...

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Startups Must Accept Change and Adapt [Pic of the Week]

Things don’t stay the same forever. It’s a fact of life that a lot of people, especially expanding businesses, often have trouble dealing w...

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Good Ideas Are Too Valuable To Waste [Pic of the Week]

Creativity is perhaps the most valuable asset a startup can have. I’m not describing that one creative idea that launches a startup or i...

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Every Big Company Starts Small [Pic of the Week]

Every big company starts small. It seems obvious and even cliché, but often young startups lose sight of this reality. It’s easy to get ca...

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