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R1bn investment scam accused granted bail as case highlights investor vulnerability and compliance failures 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
FCA takes enforcement action against HTX over illegal crypto promotions, with lessons for South Africa 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
UK's FCA fines two individuals £108 731 for insider dealing in Bidstack shares 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
What the FSCA Consumer Advisory Panel means for compliance functions 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
FSCA Consumer Advisory Panel releases inaugural Annual Report 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
IRBA publishes updated PAIA manual effective 1 February 2026 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
Europe’s new AML authority on track for 2028 launch 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
2026/2027: A turning point for financial services compliance in South Africa 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
Contemporary Banking and Finance Law 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
FATF Plenary February 2026: A milestone moment for the global AML framework 406 CompliNEWS 06 Feb 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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