The responsibilities of a business owner are tremendous. Task lists seem longer and the days seem shorter. Now it’s the end of the year with the New Year steadily approaching; ask yourself, ‘did you meet your business objectives for 2014?’ The truth of the matter is without a 2015 Strategic Plan, you’re simply wishing for your company’s success, not laying out the blueprint to achieve success.

Strategic Planning will prepare you for 2015 and beyond. Simply put, Strategic Planning is your company’s vision translated into long and short term goals with clear actionable steps to get there. Following a well-designed strategic plan guarantees business growth and fulfills your company mission, which is the reason you went into business in the first place. It is critical to have an engaged, skilled facilitator to guide you through this process. An experienced facilitator should provide easy to use navigational tools, impartial guidance, and business expertise necessary for effective plan execution.

Effective Strategic Planning should contain the following components:

  • Company Vision Statement
  • Company Mission Statement
  • Company Values
  • Company Goals (Long/Short)
  • Critical Company Milestones
  • Communication Plan
  • Tracking Method

With the right facilitator, your Strategic Plan will be your roadmap for both personal and business success!