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Escape Brexit: How Opening A Company In Estonia Can Help British Entrepreneurs

Escape Brexit: How Opening A Company In Estonia Can Help British Entrepreneurs

With the deadline approaching, and the perspective of a no-deal Brexit quickly becoming a reality, entrepreneurs in the UK are looking for ways to escape Brexit. For some years now, I am an e-Resident of Estonia. I own two businesses in this small baltic country. I didn’t even need

Mindfulness And Meditation For Entrepreneurs

Mindfulness And Meditation For Entrepreneurs

I’ve been practicing meditation for the last five years. It has helped me during the most difficult times of my entrepreneurial journey, and also in my personal life. In this post, I want to discuss the practice of mindfulness and meditation for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and small business owners. Why

e-Residency 2.0: What The Future Holds For e-Residents

e-Residency 2.0: What The Future Holds For e-Residents

Hello, fellow e-Residents, I’ve got exciting news! Estonia has published the document for e-Residency 2.0! This White Paper is a declaration of intent from the Estonian government for the future of the e-Residency program. However, at more than 40 pages, and being somewhat technical at certain parts, you

Salaries for e-Residents, The Ultimate Guide

Salaries for e-Residents, The Ultimate Guide

In one of my previous posts, I described how VAT taxes work for e-Residents owning a company in Estonia. There, I talked about the most common rules for earnings and dividends. However, there are lots of details and nuisances to know about your pay as the owner of your business.

Common Mistakes When Starting A Business That I Have Made

Common Mistakes When Starting A Business That I Have Made

Recent studies showed that the average age of a successful entrepreneur is 45, not 20-something, hence debunking the young entrepreneur myth. Ultimately, it’s experience, not luck, energy or passion, which makes an entrepreneurial project work. That’s only natural if you think about it. We all make mistakes when

How To Deal With Stress As A Micropreneur

How To Deal With Stress As A Micropreneur

Stress is a serious business. Recently, I was hospitalized in Riga for almost a week with a severe infection. The doctors told me that one of the main causes of my illness was stress. So how do you get rid of anxiety? While being completely stress-free is almost impossible for

e-Resident Interviews: Alexander Ioannidis of Proudpixel OÜ

e-Resident Interviews: Alexander Ioannidis of Proudpixel OÜ

Alexander Ioannidis is the Director and founder of Proudpixel OÜ, his web design, development, and services company. I asked him about his struggles as an entrepreneur, and why he choose the e-Residency program to launch his business. This article is the first in a series of posts featuring e-Resident interviews