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FPI moves to rebuild the adviser pipeline 404 CompliNEWS 23 Jan 2026
Global enforcement outlook 2026: Coordination, speed and consequence 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission imposes €2.3 million in fines as AML and sanctions enforcement tightens 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
SARB moves to unify scan-to-pay with new QR+ payments standard 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
Information Regulator escalates spam-call cases as enforcement action intensifies 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
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Kastelo account freeze challenge struck off as court finds urgency was self-inflicted 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
Pension fund defaults double to R7bn as labour exemption is scrapped and enforcement tightens 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
FSCA wraps Livestock Wealth probe, findings still under wraps despite firm’s 'no wrongdoing' claim 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
Risk as the driving force behind money laundering prevention 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 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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