What does that look like in practice? Say that in the new year, you want to move your company into a bigger office space.

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Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Regular review of your business strategy ensures that you’re never stagnant. Your plans are ...

Chances are you’ve heard of a SMART goal. The acronym SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-related, and it’s been around since consultant and former corporate planning ...

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