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PAIA at 25: Outdated law needs urgent reform, says regulator 389 CompliNEWS 26 Sep 2025
Labour Court warns employers on ending remote work abruptly 389 CompliNEWS 26 Sep 2025
Ponzi mastermind Goodman Goqo jailed for R75m fraud 389 CompliNEWS 26 Sep 2025
Labour – Directorships frozen 389 CompliNEWS 26 Sep 2025
Kganyago – The world is too risky for deregulation 389 CompliNEWS 26 Sep 2025
Financial Services Tribunal levy set for increase – impact on funds 389 CompliNEWS 26 Sep 2025
Business Licensing Bill, 2025 – Public comments invited 389 CompliNEWS 26 Sep 2025
Deposit insurance: Banks face stricter reporting deadlines 389 CompliNEWS 26 Sep 2025
Director contact detail changes – Non-response treated as approval 389 CompliNEWS 26 Sep 2025
Draft PoPIA regulations on processing health & sex life data 389 CompliNEWS 26 Sep 2025
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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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