The fallout from the market downturn in the last quarter of 2008 will have far-reaching effects this year, making 2009 a year of economic challenges. Practices must take appropriate measures to ensure ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. In today's fast-paced business world, strategic planning emerges as an essential tool for ...

Strategic planning usually includes formulation of a SWOT, which is an analysis of company strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Legal issues, technology, societal changes and trends are ...

Strategic planning activities enable companies to sustain their operations over the long-term. Companies can maintain a competitive edge by taking innovative approaches that solve complex business ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. I've always felt that annual strategic planning is an opportunity to dream big and be open ...