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COFI is not a future problem. It is a present reality 412 CompliNEWS 20 Mar 2026
Finfluencers: Expanding access but raising conduct risks 412 CompliNEWS 20 Mar 2026
Private equity and the JSE: A structural shift in capital raising 412 CompliNEWS 20 Mar 2026
Ethics as a performance edge: What the 2026 Ethisphere results tell financial services 64 CompliNEWS Ethics 22 Mar 2026
Ethics in financial services: From compliance obligation to performance driver 64 CompliNEWS Ethics 22 Mar 2026
When value disappears, retaining the benefit is the new focus 64 CompliNEWS Ethics 22 Mar 2026
Culture as strategy and control: Why ethics and integrity drive performance and reduce risk 64 CompliNEWS Ethics 22 Mar 2026
Whistleblowing and recognition: Reinforcing an ethical culture 64 CompliNEWS Ethics 22 Mar 2026
Integrity in the age of AI: Just because it can be done, doesn’t mean it should be 64 CompliNEWS Ethics 22 Mar 2026
Ethics without consequences is not ethics 64 CompliNEWS Ethics 22 Mar 2026
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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