Common English Mistakes in Business Plans by Arabic Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from United Arab Emirates when writing a Business Plan in English.

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')

Our business plan aims to introduce innovative technology solutions to themarket inthe United Arab Emirates. We have identified agap inthe industry for efficient and cost-effective software that can help companies streamline operations. Our team is committed to delivering aproduct that meetsthe needs of local businesses and enhances their productivity.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed to give the nouns articles. Nice job! "

Our business plan aims to introduce innovative technology solutions to the market in the United Arab Emirates. We have identified a gap in the industry for efficient and cost-effective software that can help companies streamline operations. Our team is committed to delivering a product that meets the needs of local businesses and enhances their productivity.

Our business plan aims to introduce innovative technology solutions to market in United Arab Emirates. We have identified gap in industry for efficient and cost-effective software that can help companies streamline operations. Our team is committed to delivering product that meets needs of local businesses and enhances their productivity.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of passive voice

TWe are developing the business planis being developed to expand the company's operations in the Middle East region. It isWe believed that the market potential is significant, andwe will implement a strategic approachwill be implemented to capture the opportunities. TWe are preparing the financial projections arnd assebessingprepared, and the risksare being assessed to ensure a successful entry into the market.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to eliminate uses of passive voice."

We are developing the business plan to expand the company's operations in the Middle East region. We believe the market potential is significant and we will implement a strategic approach to capture the opportunities. We are preparing the financial projections and assessing the risks to ensure a successful entry into the market.

The business plan is being developed to expand the company's operations in the Middle East region. It is believed that the market potential is significant, and a strategic approach will be implemented to capture the opportunities. The financial projections are being prepared, and the risks are being assessed to ensure a successful entry into the market.