Guide to Creating a Small-Business Strategic Plan

A strategic plan gives your company a direct route to success
By Constance Gustke

Lack of planning often leads to failure. That's why strategic planning is a key success tool for growing your business. While a business plan focusses on startup nuts and bolts, a strategic plan plots your company's success in small, logical, ongoing steps.

The strategic planning process can:

1. Establish realistic growth goals and objectives
2. Focus resources on key priorities
3. Increase staff productivity
4. Build strong teams
5. Measure progress

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