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ESG is reshaping how infrastructure is funded 415 CompliNEWS 10 Apr 2026
ESG funding moves from narrative to deployment 415 CompliNEWS 10 Apr 2026
Namibia update: Quiet week on regulation, but clear signals on risk and reform 415 CompliNEWS 10 Apr 2026
Health information under PoPIA: New regulations now in force 415 CompliNEWS 10 Apr 2026
Ithala governance failures highlight accountability and oversight risks 415 CompliNEWS 10 Apr 2026
Two-pot withdrawals raise a new conduct risk: When clients act against their own interests 415 CompliNEWS 10 Apr 2026
Cyber risk is now evidentiary: What the courts are signalling 415 CompliNEWS 10 Apr 2026
AI moves from concept to regulation: What the draft National AI Policy means for financial services 415 CompliNEWS 10 Apr 2026
Enforcement shifts gears: Fewer cases, sharper focus across global regulators 415 CompliNEWS 10 Apr 2026
Regulators move towards mandatory central clearing for OTC derivatives 415 CompliNEWS 10 Apr 2026
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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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