Growing Your Business

Strategic Planning for the Growing Business

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A Practical Guide

Strategic planning is essential for the success of any growing small business. This guide provides a practical framework for matching your business’s strengths to available opportunities. Learn how to collect and analyze information about your business environment and gain a clear understanding of your business’s strengths, weaknesses, mission, goals, and objectives.

Key Benefits of This Guide:

  • Proactive Planning: Understand why proactive planning is crucial in today’s business environment.
  • Real-World Examples: Learn from the “A Tale of Two Businesses” example, illustrating the importance of strategic planning.
  • Step-by-Step Guidance: Follow the outlined steps in developing your strategic plan, from creating a mission statement to setting goals.
  • Comprehensive Business Plan: Discover the key elements of a well-structured business plan.
  • Effective Implementation: Learn how to implement your strategy through communication, scheduling, and control systems.

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