tarek aljasemShould business owners learn accounting?In the first few years of my career, I dealt mostly with other accountants, either my colleagues at work or accountants working for the…Jan 15, 2017Jan 15, 2017
tarek aljasemProfessional SkepticismI personally come from (not ashamed to admit) an auditing background. I worked for a couple of years at one of the largest auditing firms…Jan 8, 2017Jan 8, 2017
tarek aljasemStep one: Open a new bank accountBusiness is the gathering of knowledge, materials or products from one source, adding value to them through the risk taker’s own work, and…Jan 4, 2017Jan 4, 2017
tarek aljasemApplying to The National Fund…Who the hell designs application forms?Jan 3, 2017Jan 3, 2017
tarek aljasemCashflow vs. ProfitabilityThere are two key areas that a business owner must focus on when it comes to financial management of a business. The most obvious area is…Dec 29, 2016Dec 29, 2016
tarek aljaseminApplaudienceSurviving paperwork hellStarting a business in Kuwait is relatively easy (easier still if you have some capital). You can find and hire people to get your paper…Dec 28, 2016Dec 28, 2016
tarek aljasemFounder’s Deadliest SinThere’s a Western proverb that says “the road to hell is paved with good intentions”. Most people’s understanding of this is that no matter…Dec 27, 2016Dec 27, 2016
tarek aljasemHow can a startup learn to stand?Fact: Only 10% of startups succeed.Dec 26, 2016Dec 26, 2016
tarek aljasemA simple reason why I love accountingIt is probably the most repeated stereotypical comment on accounting that I have ever heard, but contrary to popular opinion, I believe…Dec 25, 20161Dec 25, 20161
