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Former school principal’s son accused in R19m investment fraud case 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
Deadline for comment on discussion paper extended 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
SA prepares for next FATF evaluation 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
Advice firms face daily cyberattacks as data risks escalate 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
AML Bill quietly expands FSRA reach across financial products 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
Treasury's draft AML Bill widens regulatory net under FSRA 21 CryptoCompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
What the JSE transparency ruling really means for crypto markets 21 CryptoCompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
JSE gets a whipping from the Information Regulator as transparency prevails over secrecy 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
From 'regulate crypto' to 'regulate outcomes' 21 CryptoCompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
For comment: Draft General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2025 21 CryptoCompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

Strategic planning is the process of defining a business’s long-term direction, setting priorities, allocating resources, and establishing a roadmap to achieve business objectives. It helps businesses move beyond day-to-day operations to focus on sustainable growth, competitive positioning, and future opportunities. While strategic planning is essential for businesses of all sizes, smaller businesses face unique challenges that can make the process difficult and, in some cases, neglected altogether.

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