Ask The Expert: Natalia Sycheva, Manager - Entrepreneurship, Dubai Chamber Natalia Sycheva, Manager - Entrepreneurship, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, responds to various queries such as cost management, pitching, and more.

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As part of its Business Connect initiative, Dubai Chamber, in partnership with Entrepreneur Middle East, has been staging Ask The Expert, a social media series that sees industry experts from Dubai's business sector answer questions from the public on a variety of subjects.

In this edition, we have Natalia Sycheva, Manager - Entrepreneurship, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, responding to a range of queries such as cost management for startups in Dubai amidst the pandemic, as well as how Dubai Chamber has been introducing various platforms of programs and mentorship opportunities to support entrepreneurs across all stages.

She also explains the different factors entrepreneurs should consider when incorporating an e-commerce business in Dubai, the significance of the skill of pitching and sales capabilities for your business, and the support Dubai Chamber can offer companies to access new markets.

Check out the video to learn Sycheva's advice and tips, and stay tuned for more Ask The Expert episodes!

Related: Ask The Expert: Omar Khan, Director - International Offices, Dubai Chamber Of Commerce And Industry

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