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COFI: A new era for South Africa’s financial sector 383 CompliNEWS 15 Aug 2025
Advisers are getting older – UK study 383 CompliNEWS 15 Aug 2025
Rising online scams call for law change 383 CompliNEWS 15 Aug 2025
Climate risk and bank lending in South Africa 383 CompliNEWS 15 Aug 2025
Court voids loan that soared to R1.93m 383 CompliNEWS 15 Aug 2025
High Court dismisses bid to overturn Highveld Syndication rescue scheme 383 CompliNEWS 15 Aug 2025
South Africa’s payment system shake-up welcomes non-bank players 383 CompliNEWS 15 Aug 2025
Namibia unveils ten-year strategy to transform financial sector 383 CompliNEWS 15 Aug 2025
Legislation – Draft taxation laws published 383 CompliNEWS 15 Aug 2025
NHI Act faces 17 legal challenges – Health Ministry urges pause pending ConCourt case 383 CompliNEWS 15 Aug 2025
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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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