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Trying to decide which payment system you should be using? Fortunately, there are plenty of payment systems for small businesses to consider in 2025, so whether you’re unhappy with your current provider or setting up for the first time, you’ve got plenty of choice. Almost too much choice! So, I’ve decided to make the process easier for you, testing several of the most popular options and identifying the top seven options to consider. Short on time? Here are the key takeaways Stripe: Offers a flexible, developer-friendly platform with powerful tools for online payments, subscriptions, and global scalability. PayPal: Provides a…
This article is an on-site version of our Unhedged newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every weekday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newslettersGood morning. President Donald Trump’s Middle East tour has already been full of surprises. On Monday, he accepted Qatar’s gift of a plane, despite ethics concerns. And yesterday, he announced a big defence and AI pact with Saudi Arabia, and a surprise end to US sanctions on Syria. Three days to go. How many more surprises are in store?Unhedged is thrilled to introduce a new team…
iACCEL Gulf Business Incubator (iACCEL GBI), a leading go-to-market accelerator launched under the patronage of Dubai SME, announced a strategic partnership with Ignyte, a leading global startup ecosystem that empowers founders, to strengthen the UAE’s innovation landscape. The two will collaborate to offer an integrated pathway for high-potential startups to gain access to worldclass mentors and investor visibility, access cross-border networks, and scale across international markets, iACCEL GBI said. The collaboration will see portfolio startups from both ecosystems benefiting from increased visibility, growth support, and regional access. Startups under Ignyte will be able to leverage iACCEL GBI’s core strengths in structured…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Luxury lore holds that, once a brand has lost its mojo, it is very hard to make it desirable again. And luring customers back into the store is all the more challenging when economies are slowing and there is less money to throw around. By that logic, Burberry’s turnaround ambitions should be a long shot. We are clearly in a bleak luxury environment — as evidenced by LVMH’s sales. Yet unlike other would-be recovery plays — see Gucci parent Kering — the British…
Cory Sims, an advisor in Cincinnati, talks with Deep Dive host Jay Hummel about how he’s setting the stage to be the advisor that his clients’ beneficiaries know and trust. Cory Sims: Cory Sims is the managing member and investment advisory representative for Sims Investment Management. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a double major in finance and real estate and resides in greater Cincinnati. Source link
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Image: DEWA MSCI, a leading provider of investment decision tools, announced that Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (DEWA) will be included in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, effective at market close on May 30. DEWA, Dubai’s exclusive electricity and water services provider and the largest listed company on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) by market capitalisation, was among the largest additions to the index by full company value. “This inclusion marks a pivotal milestone in DEWA’s journey as a publicly listed company and reinforces our growing relevance on the global investment stage,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, vice chairman…
Looking for ways to build and grow your email list without paid ads? Many people are quick to point out the benefits of having a large email database to contact, and the many ways you can do so. However, when it comes to offering actionable ways to actually grow an email list, there are significantly fewer useful insights available. Here, I’ll run you through 6 ways to build and grow your email list in 2025. The best bit? All of these strategies are completely free, allowing you to spend your precious marketing budget on other pressing matters. Short on time?…
This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Subscribers can sign up to our Asia, Europe/Africa or Americas edition to get the newsletter delivered every weekday morning. Explore all of our newsletters hereGood morning and welcome back to FirstFT. Here are today’s highlights:Trump meets Syria’s new president in RiyadhUS warns companies not to use Huawei AI chips FT investigates Elon Musk’s DogeWhich airlines serve the best in-flight champagne? Donald Trump has met Syria’s new president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh one day after he announced that the US would lift sanctions on the country and consider restoring relations. Here’s…
UAE telecom major du announced a strategic partnership with Ignyte, a dynamic digital platform curated by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), to accelerate AI innovation, support startups, and expand digital inclusion across the UAE. The initiative is in line with du’s commitment to fostering the growth of SMEs through advanced digital transformation solutions for entrepreneurs, the company said. The partnership will benefit from the du business ecosystem, offering bundled value and exclusive telecom integrations through a strategic platform collaboration designed to empower the business community. Startups are expected to gain from mentorship in business, technology, and telecom, which boosts their…