Business Plan Advisory
Turning Ambition into a Strategic,
Bank-Ready Roadmap
Turning Ambition into a Strategic, Bank-Ready Roadmap
A strong business plan is a strategic blueprint that connects your vision, market, capabilities, and regulatory environment. In the UAE, where success depends on navigating licensing rules, free zone incentives, and alignment with national economic agendas (Vision 2031, D33, sectoral roadmaps), your plan must go beyond numbers.
At AKW Consultants, we create data-driven, regulator-compliant, and investor-ready business plans. Whether you’re securing funding, applying for a licence, entering a new market, or transforming your model, we ensure your plan meets both commercial expectations and policy priorities.
Five Common Business Planning Challenges in the UAE
01
Untested Market Assumptions
Over-optimistic projections without competitor benchmarking or demand validation.
02
Incomplete Financial Forecasts
Failure to account for UAE-specific costs like compliance, licensing, and corporate tax.
03
Profitability Gaps
Weak margins due to misaligned pricing, cost structures, or customer targeting.
04
Regulatory Oversights
Plans that ignore licensing obligations, sector restrictions, or Emiratization rules.
05
Investor Rejections
Business cases that lack commercial viability or a compelling value proposition.
HOW WE HELP
Our Business Plan Advisory Solutions
Internal Capability Review
- Assess leadership, HR, and governance structures
- Identify operational gaps and resource needs
- Strengthen decision-making frameworks
Market & Sector Intelligence
- Competitor benchmarking and pricing analysis
- Customer behaviour insights and demand forecasts
- UAE sector-specific regulatory mapping
- Trade flow and entry barrier assessment
Model Design & Financial Viability
- Build revenue and cost models tailored to UAE
- Stress-test for growth, downturns, and policy shifts
- Integrate tax, licensing, and compliance costs
- Highlight ROI and break-even under multiple scenarios
Strategic Positioning & Policy Alignment
- Align with UAE Vision 2031, D33, and ESG priorities
- Define customer segmentation and unique value proposition
- Design go-to-market and channel strategies
Execution & Funding Readiness
- Translate strategy into step-by-step implementation plans
- ·Map licensing, hiring, and partnership requirements
- Create bank, investor, and regulator-ready presentations
Why Businesses Choose AKW
DMCC Rising Star Award (2025)
Recognised for innovation
in business advisory
Authorised CSP
Trusted to establish SPVs
and Holding Companies
Cross-disciplinary expertise
Qualified Accountants, CFAs, technologists,
lawyers, ex-Big Four advisors
UAE Policy Insight
Direct alignment with Vision 2031,
Dubai D33, and sectoral strategies
End-to-End Support
From research
to post-plan execution
From Vision to Viability
Whether your goal is funding, market entry, or diversification, we turn your ambition into an actionable, compliant, and investor-ready plan.