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ESG reporting in Africa: From intention to inspection 404 CompliNEWS 23 Jan 2026
Proof over promises: Fintechs face a tougher compliance test in 2026 404 CompliNEWS 23 Jan 2026
Crypto firms face rising conduct and ethics standards 404 CompliNEWS 23 Jan 2026
Data deletion: A critical compliance control under South African law 404 CompliNEWS 23 Jan 2026
Private equity’s growth brings sharper compliance focus 404 CompliNEWS 23 Jan 2026
Crypto regulation moves from theory to enforcement in 2026 404 CompliNEWS 23 Jan 2026
Lifestyle audits: A new enforcement reality from 2026 404 CompliNEWS 23 Jan 2026
RMCPs move centre stage under proposed AML amendments 404 CompliNEWS 23 Jan 2026
Trading platform’s bank account frozen amid exchange-control concerns 404 CompliNEWS 23 Jan 2026
Godongwana signals tax stability and fiscal discipline ahead of Budget 404 CompliNEWS 23 Jan 2026
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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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