How can we empower SMEs with top-tier advisory services without breaking the bank? In the world of corporate consulting, success often seems synonymous with big names and big budgets. Mohammed Zubair, the Managing Director of MSZ Consultancy, embarked on a journey to challenge this notion. He recognized a stark gap in the industry: the elite consulting firms cater to the giants, leaving SMEs stranded with affordable but often subpar alternatives. The question that fueled MSZ’s inception was clear: how to bridge this gap and provide quality advisory services within a budget?

Mohammed Zubair’s passion for entrepreneurship ignited the creation of MSZ Corporate Services. He aimed to bring a breath of fresh air into the consulting landscape by offering top-notch services at prices that SMEs could afford. In his words, “One of the key reasons I started MSZ Corporate Services is to provide quality services at affordable prices.” This mission echoed the aspirations of countless small and medium enterprises seeking professional guidance without financial strain.

As we delve into MSZ’s 10-year milestone, Zubair reflects on his inspiration, which stems from both his entrepreneurial spirit and his admiration for successful individuals. The philosophy driving MSZ’s success is rooted in the belief that each day is an opportunity, a chance to make a lasting impact, especially in the realm of building businesses.

Celebrating a decade of MSZ Consultancy unveils a success story that transcends conventional norms. Zubair’s vision has evolved into a thriving business that not only fills a crucial gap but also sets a new standard for affordable excellence. The future, as he sees it, is promising—a testament to MSZ’s commitment to empowering SMEs and rewriting the narrative of corporate consultancy. With affordable excellence as its cornerstone, MSZ Consultancy continues to pave the way for small businesses to thrive and reach new heights in the corporate landscape.

Below are the interview highlights:

Can you please brief us about MSZ Consultancy and its inception story?

MSZ Consulting was incorporated in 2013. We are a business consulting firm specializing in new business setups in the UAE, KSA, and Bahrain. MSZ has different verticals.

1. Business setup on the mainland Dubai, UAE/KSA
2. Business setup in free zones in the UAE.
3. Offshore company setup.
4. Corporate PRO services.
5. Accounting and bookkeeping.
6. Product registration with Dubai municipality and MOH.

My educational background is in business management, which I have done at Sydney College of Business and Information Technology, and I have had experience working at consulting firms in Dubai. After working for a few years, I decided to start my own firm, as opportunities are endless in Dubai.

Could you share a bit about your entrepreneurial journey? What motivated you to venture into the corporate services landscape in the UAE?

I used to work for a consulting firm where I was an exceptional team player. I received numerous awards and recognitions during my employment. The training I received was instrumental in helping me understand business ethics and ultimately led me to the decision to start my venture.

The UAE is home to a massive number of corporate business consulting firms, but not every company comprehends the diverse intricacies involved in the process, thereby slowing down the business incorporation process. MSZ Corporate Services is one company that has successfully navigated all the local regulatory compliances and caters to clients’ every requirement.

As a leader, what challenges did you face during the initial years of MSZ, and how did you overcome them to reach the company’s current stature?

As a client-centric organization, MSZ follows a ‘no- compromise’ approach in each of its services and is always ready to go that extra mile to ensure 100 percent client satisfaction. The company primarily operates around the core values of honesty, integrity, a constant focus on safety and quality, respect for all stakeholders, a cooperative team environment, and professional and technical excellence.

This enables MSZ to maintain long-term relationships with its clients. Additionally, MSZ utilizes the latest technologies to ensure the quality and timely delivery of all its services. The company also maintains complete transparency with its clients, providing real-time updates about the progress of projects. MSZ follows a step-by-step approach when dealing with client business. It begins by meeting the clients, identifying their needs and requirements, proposing a suitable action plan, negotiating the necessary aspects, and then finalizing the deal. This ensures that the client is supported throughout the process.

What is your vision for MSZ Consultancy, and how do you foresee the future of the company, especially with the diversification into MSZ HR Consultancy and MSZ e-Commerce?

My vision is to be an honest, empathetic, and impactful project leader recognized internationally within my industry. I am dedicated to my growth as a leader and to delivering value-added projects to end users. My mission is to create and lead a dream team where everyone operates to their strengths.

From being a one-person team during its inception, MSZ has now evolved into a 22-member team comprising business consultants, company secretaries, and MBA graduates. Each team member possesses extensive domain knowledge and industry experience. The company’s growth since its inception has been exponential, leading to diversification into two distinct verticals: MSZ HR Consultancy and MSZ e-Commerce. These divisions cater to their respective areas of operation.

In your experience, what are the key challenges faced by businesses when setting up in the UAE, and how does MSZ Corporate Services address these challenges?

From my perspective, the most important thing is to find the right service provider; this will be the key, and this will help

businesses select the appropriate business jurisdiction. A lot of companies don’t know where to incorporate the company, as the UAE offers mainland, free zone, and offshore business setups. MSZ corporate services provider pays attention to the details and suggests the appropriate business activity and handhold throughout the process. This will save time, cost, and effort.

Considering the rapid technological advancements, how has MSZ embraced digital applications, automation, and AI to stay ahead in the corporate consultancy sector?

We at MSZ Consultancy have the latest technology for CRM. The automation empowers our client to comply with compliance, be it UBO filing, AML, ESR, or account bookkeeping and tax filing.

As a leader, what principles guide your leadership style, and what steps do you take to ensure the growth and well-being of your team at MSZ?

I believe in empowering people, which gives team members a high level of autonomy and freedom to make decisions and complete tasks.

From a one-person team to an 18-member team, what strategies have you employed to foster such remarkable growth at MSZ, and how do you maintain excellence in your services?

We believe in alliances; the strategy is always to focus on forming partnerships with other companies to leverage their resources and expertise, and growth is very natural when you are focused.

What role does Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) play at MSZ, and how do you contribute to environmental sustainability and community well- being?

MSZ pays clear attention to CSR. As a responsible company, we work on environmental stability, which includes reducing carbon emissions, conserving resources, and promoting recycling. Our promotional gifts are eco- friendly.

In a diverse business landscape, how does MSZ cater to clients from various parts of the globe, and what universal principles do you believe are crucial in business interactions?

Several universal principles are crucial to our practice: integrity, respect, trustworthiness, collaboration, and effective communication. Read more about MSZ Consultancy at https://mszconsultancy.com/

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