Tell us about how you got your start in the online world.
I’ve been in the direct-response world online for about six or seven years. I started out doing affiliate marketing and projects for myself. I learned to write email autoresponders, sales pages, presale pages, advertorials, and things like that. I got my first copywriting client in 2016, though it’s only recently that I’ve put most of my focus into reaching out to other businesses and working with them. I started to realize just how much opportunity there is for me to actually go out and work with other businesses that need some copywriters. What did you do before you started writing? I went to university for a year and studied music. I’ve been a drummer since I was a teenager, and I wanted to do that for a living. But I realized traditional education probably wasn’t going to get me where I wanted to go, especially with music. There’s not that much money and freedom in it, unless I was to make it big as a rock star. And that wasn’t really what I wanted. Then I read The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss in my final semester. And I realized I wanted to learn how to generate business online so that I can earn money and do whatever I want with my time, whether that’s continue the drumming or anything else. Do you still drum? I do, yes. I’ve had a lot of periods where I took a hiatus from it, but I prefer it a lot better now that I’m not doing drumming for money, but just for the fun of it. How did you first learn about copywriting? I was about 19 or 20 at the time, completely broke, and I think I was teaching a few drum students. I think I was browsing online, trying to figure out how I could get paid from my computer. Somewhere I read about copywriting, and it seemed like an actual skill that a lot of people want. What teachers have been most helpful? I started with John Carlton, and it all kind of just started to evolve from there. Ben Settle was influential. I spent a lot of time learning from Dan Kennedy’s stuff. In what niche do you focus your writing? I’ve had the most experience with men’s dating products, and I’ve done a lot of work in health and weight loss, and senior-health-related stuff. What do you enjoy about the writer’s life? I really appreciate having the luxury to work when inspiration strikes rather than trying to force myself into a rigid schedule. I tend to work into the night when everything’s quiet. I find it beneficial to sleep in and make sure I’m fully charged before I get up and go, rather than trying to force myself to get out of bed. What’s your top advice for new writers? If you can afford it, get coaching on your writing. Having real-time feedback customized to your situation improves your skills a lot. The other thing is when you’re contacting businesses and trying to get your first clients, people respond well when you act like a normal human rather than trying to pretend to be some mystical, godlike copywriter. I’ve noticed that people respond well when I just talk to them and say, “You can depend on me, and I can’t promise the world because that’s not how this industry works, but I’ll do my best.” People really respond a lot better when you show your integrity rather than trying to be the next world-class copywriter. If you knew that you wouldn’t have internet or phone service for an afternoon, what would you do? I would either spend the afternoon on my drum kit just jamming along to some songs, or I would go out in nature. I live in a small city in Australia called Mount Gambier. My parents have a farm not far from here, and I have a little cabin there. It’s really isolated and peaceful. I could go and spend some time out there, read a book, do a bit of meditation, and just completely disconnect from everything. Ryan Kuchel Living The Writer's Life story was originally published in Barefoot Writer. To learn more about how you can start living your dream writer's life too, click here.
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Innov8 Group, an independent interior design company setup by Ryan Kuchel in 2007, based in Dubai UAE They strive to create an inspiring and innovative working environment for corporate end users, retailers and developers. The Innov8 Group is a place where you will get solutions for all your interior decorating questions, as they provide some of the best interior designs in the UAE. The company has completed turnkey design and build works for clients such as Bayer Industries, Novartis, Roche Pharmaceuticals, my Office, and DHL to name a few. Ryan Kuchel shares the secret of the company’s success due to hiring exceptional staff, implementing rigorous and robust processes, and aiming to deliver exceptional services. ‘Having been growing this business for more than 10 years, we are proud of developing extensive networks with clients, suppliers and contractors, our supply chain and service deliver is second to none’ adds Ryan Kuchel.
Innov8 Group have a team of over 30 people in-house, ranging from Interior Designers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, to work on your prospective project. If you require interior design and fit out services in Dubai, then do not hesitate to contact Ryan Kuchel at Innov8 Group. Ryan Kuchel, Managing Partner at www.Incorporate.ae provides a summary of a selection of the most popular Free Zone options whether your are considering launching your new business in the United Arab Emirates or you require company formation for visas to stay within the UAE.
Sharjah Media City (Shams) This offers digitized and low-cost solutions for those who wish to build a business in the UAE. Key sectors: The free zone focuses on media, but they do have a broad range of business activities in various other sectors. Licence and cost: Starting from Dh11,500 Offers: Up to 35% discount on multi-year packages; 20% off on license fees for one-visa package; e-channel deposit waiver; 20% off on Shams fee for concierge services, such as bank account opening, post office box, and dependent visa services. Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) RAKEZ is a strategically positioned powerhouse and manufacturing hub in Ras Al Khaimah, linking foreign investors to developing markets in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. The free zone provides streamlined procedures, one-stop shops, specialist customer representatives, 24/7 online self-service client platform Key sectors: Of the fifty sectors currently supported by RAKEZ, most are in the industrial and utility industries. General trading comes in third. The media sector is also growing along with industrial, e-commerce, educational, and professional industries. Licenses: Commercial, Educational, E-Commerce, General Trading, Individual / Professional, Industrial, Media, Service and Freelance license Offer/packages: All packages offer comprehensive online registration service. Office Spring Package from Dh8,240; Storage Warehouse Spring Package starting from Dh150/m2; Industrial Warehouse Spring Package starting from Dh195/m2 Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) Located near Ajman Port and a half-hour drive from Dubai and Sharjah airports, AFZ offers a range of cost-effective licenses and tailored value-added business packages for businessmen and entrepreneurs. This has a clear three-step business set-up mechanism through a digitized portal and a special business-to-business interface, linking AFZ, allowing global purchasing, selling and networking via a robust company directory. The free zone also provides workspaces that fit a range of purposes. Key sectors: Health, education, banking, F&B, development and more spread across a range of sectors. Licence and cost : Starting from Dh5,000, you can set up your company as an entrepreneur, which includes license and access to a co-working space. Special offer: For two years, the free zone gives 10% discount, for three years 15% discount. Pioneers package starts at Dh1,250 and Freelancer package starts at Dh6,000 International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) Offering a variety of flexible company set-up options, IFZA — a relatively new free zone located in Fujairah — provides more than 1,000 enterprise, operation, and consulting activities. IFZA's network of skilled partners around the globe shares the authorities' goal of improving the UAE mark as a top business and investment destination. Building its reputation as the fastest-free growing zone in the world, IFZA monitors, promotes and integrates trade from its headquarters in Fujairah, backed by its offices in Dubai. Licences : IFZA allows businesses to link their business, consulting and operation licenses across more than 108 industries with specialization in logistics and other popular business sectors. Packages: IFZA provides packages ranging from one to five years, offering each license 3 free market activities. Packages change monthly, however, are usually very competitive. Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) A subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, KIZAD is a strategically placed 410 square kilometer industrial zone between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. With one of the most modern deepwater seaports in the world, the Khalifa Port and world-class infrastructure, Kizad enjoys excellent integrative accessibility through sea, air, road and the future rail network. Key sectors: All types of business activities including manufacturing, logistics, trade and distribution, solutions for both start-up and established large-scale entities. License and cost: Offices packages, with a workstation (hotdesk) and visas, starting from $3,000 (Dh11,000); categories of license include trading, service and general trading. Packages: Dual license facility; 3-year packages starting from $6,750 (Dh 24,750) twofour54, Abu Dhabi This is a media and entertainment arena of over more than 550 media companies and businesses. Twofour54 will shortly relocate to a modern state-of-the-art building of 77,000 square meters on Yas Island providing a full variety of amenities, utilities, and services. Key sectors: News broadcasting, e-learning, gaming, music licensing, production, print publishing, advertising and marketing Licence: A quick three-step licensing process enables companies to set up in as less as 24 hours. Offers: Cost-effective licensing by waivering new companies' licenses and incorporation fees and enabling companies to work with zero% profit and corporate tax along with onshore privileges and 100% foreign ownership. Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) They have over 17,000 enterprises, contributing more than 10% to Dubai's GDP collectively. DMCC is also home to the thriving Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) community. Key sectors: DMCC caters to commodity sectors like diamonds, gold, tea and coffee to consultancy, banks, consumer goods and even motorcycles. Licenses and cost: Numerous licenses and workplace options, from unique multi-floor buildings to creative co-working facilities. JLT offers very good leasing rates for corporate facilities. Offers: For existing members, 100% waiver for late license renewal penalties, office sharing permit fee, company reinstatement fees, and 100% discount for all flexi desk and DMCC Business Centre penalties until the end of 2020. Also, a 30% discount on license renewal charges. For new company registrations, 80% reduction on the total business set up fee provided the shareholders are residents of JLT. Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) Located right near one of the world's busiest airports, DAFZA has over 1,600 regional and international businesses. They have also built a new property, providing extra leasing space of 21,580 square meters. Key sectors Covers over 2,000 economic activities Licences Six types of licenses are available — trade, service, industrial, e-commerce, general trading and the dual license with DED. Offer and packages: Initiatives launched in 2020 include, waiving registration fees, reducing business setup cost by up to 65%, staff visa fees by 20%, establishment card issuance fees by 17%. Charges are waived off for Board Resolution and MOA issuance. Ryan Kuchel says‘the best value for money package currently is being offered by the new kid on the block - IFZA, however, for those wanting to be based within Dubai emirate, DMCC has an excellent offering and is difficult to beat.’ For more information you may please contact Ryan Kuchel – [email protected] Whats app chat +971 55 415 3221. In this article, Ryan Kuchel Director of www.incorporate.ae, explores the options available for those looking to setup a trade licence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and establish some recommendations based on specific client requirements and objectives.
At a high level, you need to become familiarized with the terms "Mainland," "Free zone," and "Offshore" prior to starting a company in Dubai, UAE. In all three jurisdiction categories, there are advantages and disadvantages, and relevant opportunities for business owners with specific goals. Offshore Companies, UAE - Suitability Offshore company’s primary purpose is for exactly that, business’ whose trade is focussed outside of the UAE.
Buying real estate as a foreigner: You are free to own property in Dubai as a foreigner in specific designated freehold locations. This is to not be confused with ‘free zones’ which will be explained later in a following article. Many newly developing areas are freehold designated whilst many earlier developed areas are leasehold only. You can prefer to buy them personally or by using a company license. There are, consequently, predefined factors which must be fulfilled. In Dubai, you can purchase property under your offshore company license if it is registered in RAKICC or Jebel Ali Free Zone Area only. Previously, it was restricted to JAFZA Offshore companies to purchase freehold properties in Dubai. Offshore companies registered under international jurisdictions such as Malta, Jersey Island and the various Caribbean Offshore jurisdictions are not permitted to own properties in Dubai, or the UAE for that matter. Advantages of Owning Property Using Company License: Although owning a property has a range of benefits, having a business license to own the property presents you with other benefits as well:
Having setup Offshore companies for many clients, Ryan Kuchel adds ‘Establishing an Offshore Trade Licence is a convenient way to trade offshore, providing appropriate protection of revenues, enabling local banking amenities and offering an opportunity to purchase and hold property assets in the UAE in a confidential and financially efficient manner.’ For more information you may please contact Ryan Kuchel – [email protected] or Whats app chat +971 55 415 3221. |
Ryan KuchelRyan Kuchel is a leading and successful entrepreneur who has developed several businesses across the globe throughout Australia to the Middle East. |