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Business strategy and business goals: How they work together 402 CompliNEWS 08 Jan 2026
Standard Bank v Immelman (suretyship, National Credit Act) 402 CompliNEWS 08 Jan 2026
Financial crime, crypto, fraud and ESG: Enforcement is converging, not fragmenting 402 CompliNEWS 08 Jan 2026
Global enforcement update – A quiet start to 2026, with pockets of activity 402 CompliNEWS 08 Jan 2026
Australia's ASIC warns of surge in pump-and-dump scams targeting retail investors 402 CompliNEWS 08 Jan 2026
FCA flags conduct risks in complex ETPs sold to retail investors 402 CompliNEWS 08 Jan 2026
Consumer protection remains central as digital finance risks grow 402 CompliNEWS 08 Jan 2026
Private credit, private equity and venture capital expose familiar regulatory blind spots 402 CompliNEWS 08 Jan 2026
Life insurance industry shows resilience despite cost pressures 402 CompliNEWS 08 Jan 2026
Employment Equity reporting deadline: 15 January 2026 402 CompliNEWS 08 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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