Planning and strategy

This section provides tips and advice for business strategy.

Key elements of strategic planning.

Strategy errors to avoid.

How collaboration can benefit your business.

Capitalise on your corner of the marketplace.

Protect your business in a downturn.

The three basic skills behind innovation.

Tips for effective planning meetings.

Understanding your place in the chain.

Different approaches to setting a price.

Business planning traps to avoid.

Review your business planning.

The advantages of being a small business.

Including the product/market matrix.

Is growth always healthy?

05 Sep 2025

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