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Medical aid increases continue to outpace inflation, raising affordability concerns 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
Private member's Bill proposes tougher anti-corruption penalties 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
Gauteng water crisis signals rising ESG and systemic risk 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
PoPIA vs Public Interest: Appeal pending on matric results ruling 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
Global cyber criminals secretly hijack devices 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
AI is not reducing complaints burden, Ombud warns 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
Digital banking fraud surges as complaints nearly double in South Africa 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
Isle of Man maintains ‘medium-high’ AML risk profile 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
PoPIA health data regulations finalised with narrower scope 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 2026
SARS enforcement drive raises tax risk for fund managers 411 CompliNEWS 13 Mar 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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