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Insider threats emerging as major cyber risk for SA organisations 410 CompliNEWS 09 Mar 2026
Companies lag behind on B-BBEE reporting 410 CompliNEWS 09 Mar 2026
Tribunal rejects pension death benefit challenge 410 CompliNEWS 09 Mar 2026
OUTsurance announces R470m special dividend 410 CompliNEWS 09 Mar 2026
South African national linked to global money-laundering network 410 CompliNEWS 09 Mar 2026
FSCA enforcement surge: Debarments, penalties and governance failures rock financial services sector 410 CompliNEWS 09 Mar 2026
Insurance policies allegedly used in murder-for-benefits scheme 410 CompliNEWS 09 Mar 2026
Broker denied indemnity after claim falls under policy with Covid-19 exclusion 410 CompliNEWS 09 Mar 2026
Massive spike in two-pot withdrawals flagged 410 CompliNEWS 09 Mar 2026
Managing retiring advisers and talent shortages 410 CompliNEWS 09 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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