The Soloist Journal
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VAT Invoices in the UAE: A Guide for Solo Pros
Do you need to charge VAT in the UAE? What must a compliant tax invoice show? A plain-English guide for freelancers and solo service providers.
- Reviews & Trust
Fresha vs Booksy in the UAE: The Honest Verdict
Fresha vs Booksy for your UAE salon or barbershop? An honest breakdown of the real fees in AED — plus the 0%-commission option built for Dubai.
23 July 20269 min read - Tools & Tech
Instagram Booking Link for Dubai & UAE Pros
Turn Instagram followers into booked clients in Dubai. Add a booking link to your bio, skip the DM chaos, and keep 0% booking commission.
20 July 20268 min read - Business Growth
Pet Grooming Software in Dubai & UAE (0% Commission)
Software for Dubai pet grooming businesses: 0% booking commission, one calendar for every groomer and van, recurring plans and UAE VAT invoices.
16 July 20269 min read - Business Growth
Tutor Booking App in Dubai & UAE (0% Commission)
A tutor booking app for Dubai & the UAE that keeps 100% of your fee: 0% booking commission, WhatsApp bookings, recurring lessons and VAT-ready invoices.
13 July 20269 min read - Business Growth
Cleaning Company Booking Software in Dubai & UAE
Run your UAE cleaning company on your own booking page: 0% booking commission, one team calendar, recurring jobs and VAT-ready invoices.
9 July 20269 min read - Business Growth
Nail Technician Booking App in Dubai & the UAE
Nail techs in Dubai: keep 100% of every mani with 0% booking commission, a branded page, recurring fills, loyalty and VAT-ready invoices.
6 July 20268 min read - Business Growth
Spa Booking Software in Dubai & UAE (0% Commission)
Comparing spa booking software in Dubai? See why a branded page, per-therapist calendar and 0% booking commission beat marketplaces that rent guests back.
2 July 20268 min read - Business Growth
Personal Trainer Booking App in Dubai & the UAE
The personal trainer booking app built for Dubai: 0% booking commission, recurring sessions, your own branded page. Keep 100% of your session fee.
29 June 20268 min read - Business Growth
Makeup Artist Booking App in Dubai & the UAE
A booking app built for makeup artists in Dubai: branded page, Instagram-DM bookings, VAT invoices and 0% booking commission. Keep 100% of your rate.
27 June 20268 min read - Business Growth
Lash Artist Booking App in Dubai & the UAE
Keep 100% of your service price. A lash artist booking app built for Dubai: Instagram DMs, recurring fills, VAT invoices — and 0% booking commission.
25 June 20269 min read - Tools & Tech
Barbershop Booking Software in Dubai & the UAE
Barbershop booking software for Dubai shops: per-barber pages, one shared calendar, commission tracking, VAT-ready invoices and 0% booking commission.
24 June 20268 min read - Find Providers
Best personal trainers in Dubai Marina and JLT: how to find and book the right fit
Looking for a personal trainer near Dubai Marina or JLT? Here is how to evaluate trainers, what to expect on pricing, and how to book your first session without the gym middleman.
10 December 20247 min read - UAE Licensing
How to get a freelance permit in Dubai: the complete 2024 guide for service providers
Everything you need to know about getting legally set up as a solo service provider in Dubai. Costs, timelines, free zones vs DED, and which option works for beauty, fitness, and wellness professionals.
5 December 20248 min read - Tools & Tech
Fresha vs Soloist: the real cost of free booking software in Dubai
Fresha charges 20% on new clients and 6% on online bookings. Here is what that actually costs a solo provider earning AED 15,000 per month, and how Soloist's from-0% model compares.
1 December 20246 min read