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I'm Aaron Henriques, a British expat, business investor and entrepreneur who buys simple businesses. I own multiple businesses in the UK and Dubai and am a former police officer.

Ready to transform your financial journey and build wealth? You're in the right place! Subscribe for expert Dubai expat tips and join our Opportunity Awaits podcast community.

Here, I share my own real-world, no-nonsense, ad-free insights to empower you to seize lucrative opportunities in business and investing.

Be part of something bigger and let's grow together!

Opportunity Awaits® is a registered trademark of Handlr Ops Ltd registered in England, UK 12786304.

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The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal experiences and opinions at the time of recording and are subject to change. This content is not professional advice and should not be relied upon for making decisions. Liability is limited. Full disclaimer at https://aaronhenriques.com/disclaimer

Opportunity Awaits with Aaron Henriques Aaron Henriques

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I'm Aaron Henriques, a British expat, business investor and entrepreneur who buys simple businesses. I own multiple businesses in the UK and Dubai and am a former police officer.

Ready to transform your financial journey and build wealth? You're in the right place! Subscribe for expert Dubai expat tips and join our Opportunity Awaits podcast community.

Here, I share my own real-world, no-nonsense, ad-free insights to empower you to seize lucrative opportunities in business and investing.

Be part of something bigger and let's grow together!

Opportunity Awaits® is a registered trademark of Handlr Ops Ltd registered in England, UK 12786304.

DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal experiences and opinions at the time of recording and are subject to change. This content is not professional advice and should not be relied upon for making decisions. Liability is limited. Full disclaimer at https://aaronhenriques.com/disclaimer

    What I Got Wrong About the 2024 UK Election – My Apology | #21

    What I Got Wrong About the 2024 UK Election – My Apology | #21

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    Join Aaron Henriques as he addresses a crucial mistake from his previous video on the UK general election. Discover an unforeseen constituency boundary change in 2023 and understand why it matters. Aaron tackles misconceptions, clarifies his voting stance, and dives into the discrepancies in seat allocation. Explore his thoughts on the UK voting system and the pressing need for reform. Don't miss his candid opinions and call for rational discussions beyond party lines.
     
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    00:00 Correcting a Mistake from the Last Video
    00:54 Addressing Misconceptions and Accusations
    02:26 Clarifying Voting System and Personal Choices
    03:30 The 2023 Constituency Boundary Review
    05:37 Discrepancies in Election Results
    08:10 The Need for Electoral Reform
    13:23 Political Division and Final Thoughts

    #ukelection2024  #generalelection2024  #toriesout  #keirstarmer #election2024 #ukparliament #labourparty #conservativeparty #reformparty #constituency #voteforchange2024

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    • 15 min
    UK Election Results Rigged? Why not all votes are equal | #20

    UK Election Results Rigged? Why not all votes are equal | #20

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    In this video, British entrepreneur Aaron Henriques discusses his scepticism about the recent UK election results, which saw Keir Starmer's Labour party win by a huge majority over the Conservative party, defeating former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after 14 years of Tory rule.
    He questions the fairness of the constituency system, pointing out how votes are not equal across different regions of the UK, resulting to few seats for Nigel Farage and his part Reform UK. Using examples like the Isle of Wight, Na h-Eileanan an Iar (in Scotland) and Islington North, he highlights the discrepancies in representation and argues for a more balanced approach to voting.
    Join the conversation and share your thoughts on the current UK voting system. 
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    00:00 Introduction and UK 2024 General Election Results 
    00:15 Why the UK voting System is Rigged
    00:48 Understanding the UK Constituency System
    01:54 Discrepancies in UK Vote Representation
    03:21 Constituency Size and Fairness
    05:55 Call for Change in UK voting system
    09:18 Final Thoughts and Sign Off
    #ukelection2024 #generalelection2024 #toriesout #keirstarmer #election2024 #ukparliament #labourparty #conservativeparty #reformparty
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    • 10 min
    How I Learned to Stop Being Busy: Tips for Entrepreneurs Finding Balance | Ep 19

    How I Learned to Stop Being Busy: Tips for Entrepreneurs Finding Balance | Ep 19

    In this episode, Aaron Henriques, a former police officer and experienced entrepreneur from London, shares his journey of becoming comfortable with not being constantly busy. He reflects on his habit of starting multiple businesses without seeing them through and discusses how he learned to value downtime. 
    Aaron talks about shifting his focus from social media’s 'busy' culture to strategic thinking, setting new rules to avoid being essential to daily operations, and his new interest in investing. He shares the principles he's adopted to maximise efficiency and success, aiming for long-term personal and professional growth.
     
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    00:00 Introduction: Embracing a Less Busy Life
    00:50 Background: My Journey and Realisations
    01:37 Breaking the Cycle: Shutting Down Startups
    02:22 Learning to Be Okay with Not Being Busy
    03:15 Filling Time Productively: Reading and Learning
    04:44 Discovering My Strengths: Strategic Advice
    05:30 Setting New Rules: Not Being Pivotal
    08:42 The Importance of Principles Over How-Tos
    12:38 Conclusion: Protecting My Time and Future Goals
     
    #opportunity #motivation #success #businessstrategy
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    • 16 min
    How to Set up a Business Bank Account in Dubai | Ep 18

    How to Set up a Business Bank Account in Dubai | Ep 18

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    In this highly requested episode of Opportunity Awaits, Aaron Henriques dives into his personal journey of setting up both corporate and personal bank accounts in Dubai. This episode is especially helpful for free zone business owners with residency in Dubai.
    Aaron shares the steps he followed, the hurdles he faced when setting up a company bank account in Dubai both before and after getting his Emirates ID, and offers practical tips to save you time and money. You’ll learn how to open your corporate bank account in Dubai without needing an agent or consultant.
    Discover why having a UAE business bank account in Dubai is essential, what documents you need, and the fees involved. Aaron also debunks the myth that you need expensive agents and consultants, providing straightforward advice to guide you through the process.
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    • 21 min
    17. Why I pivoted my Dubai Free Zone startup (2024)

    17. Why I pivoted my Dubai Free Zone startup (2024)

    Join Aaron Henriques, a seasoned entrepreneur from London, as he shares his journey of moving his business to Dubai. Discover the challenges he faced with high taxes and low opportunities in the UK, and how Dubai’s favourable environment for entrepreneurs offered a fresh start. Learn about why Aaron pivoted away from his start up idea and instead created Handlr Zone. Gain insights into the entrepreneurial spirit in Dubai and Aaron's plans for the future in Dubai.
     
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    #opportunity #motivation #success #businessstrategy
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    • 28 min
    16. Tax Insights for Setting Up a Company in Dubai: Q&A

    16. Tax Insights for Setting Up a Company in Dubai: Q&A

    Discussing tax insights and requirements for setting up a company in Dubai, addressing two common questions and misconceptions from viewers of the channel in this first Q&A video.
     
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    Dubai Free Zone Business Set Up Process: What You Need To Know | EP 14 https://aaronhenriques.com/OAP016
     
    ⏱ CHAPTERS:
    0:00 Tax Insights for Setting Up a Company in Dubai: Q&A
    01:06 Q1 - Do you pay 0% tax if you have a Freezone company in Dubai?
    01:38 Do you have to give up your UK passport if you set up a business in Dubai?
    07:50 Q2 - Do you need to file a tax return with an IFZA free zone company in Dubai?
    12:59 Wrapping Up
     
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    ℹ️ WHAT YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT ME
    I'm Aaron Henriques, a British entrepreneur, business investor, private pilot, and former police officer from London. For over a decade, I've operated remote service-based businesses, gaining expertise in leadership, strategic thinking, digital marketing and idea generation. Sharing my journey and lessons learned, I hope to help others succeed faster than I did.
     
    💳 WHAT YOU CAN BUY FROM ME:
    Virtual Assistant Remote Outsourcing Services - https://handlrva.com
    Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) - https://handlrseo.com
     
    👉GET IN TOUCH: 
    🕸️Visit My Links - https://aaronhenriques.com/links
    📸Follow on Instagram - https://aaronhenriques.com/2brc
    🤝🏽Connect on LinkedIn - https://aaronhenriques.com/khfm
     
    I do not run ads however some of the links may be referral links that I earn a commission from AND I only link things I personally rate, recommend & think are relevant to my audience.
     
    DISCLAIMER:
    The views expressed in this video are based on personal experiences and opinions at the time of recording and are subject to change. This content is not professional advice and should not be relied upon for making decisions. Liability is limited. Full disclaimer at https://aaronhenriques.com/disclaimer
     

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Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
5 Ratings

5 Ratings

JDes1 ,

Helpful, informative, relatable!

I started listening to Aaron’s podcast as I am in the process of starting my own online business. I have found the information to be very practical and easy to understand. Aaron stays on subject and gives great examples from his own experience of things that have and haven’t worked for him. It can be a daunting time starting your own business but having this podcast to listen to and take advice from makes me feel more confident that I am making the right decision. I often refer back to the podcast and listen to some episodes twice to take notes and follow up on suggestions that Aaron makes. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

DudleyBumble ,

Fab!

Really enjoying listening to these episodes! Listen when driving to work and passes my journey brilliantly.

soophsooph ,

Very informative and funny!

Aarons podcasts give a lot of information, but also have a humorous feel to them, which is entertaining to hear! Great for a commute to work or walk in the park!

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