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Data protection and cybersecurity: Top priorities for in-house teams in 2026 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
Trump escalates feud with JPMorgan, threatens lawsuit over alleged debanking 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
FIC to gain explicit lifestyle-audit powers under draft AML amendments 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
FSCA clears path for easier JSE listings 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
Do suretyship agreements remain enforceable to cover future debts? 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
Minister tightens enforcement: Employers now exposed to dual penalties for late benefit fund contributions 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
Ethics beyond compliance: Discovery Health’s reversal exposes the moral limits of ‘system error’ defences 62 CompliNEWS Ethics 21 Jan 2026
Community, brand authenticity, and niche focus 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
Provident fund pays price for sloppy paperwork on withdrawals 403 CompliNEWS 17 Jan 2026
Australia's ASIC forces change in CFD sector after $40m returned to retail investors 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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