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Planning and strategy

Tips and advice when planning ahead

This section provides tips and advice for business strategy.

The three basic skills behind innovation.

Tips for effective planning meetings.

Understanding your place in the chain.

Different approaches to setting a price.

The advantages of being a small business.

Including the product/market matrix.

Is growth always healthy?

Review your business planning.

Business planning traps to avoid.

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.

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31 Dec 2025

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