Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Strategic planning is an organization’s process of defining its strategy or direction and making decisions on allocating its resources to ...

Business planning has always been part of the core of successful organizations. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, a robust business plan lays the foundation for growth, competitive advantage, ...

Effective planning doesn’t have to be daunting, but it does require having the right advisors and a deliberate strategy. Here are essential steps to consider.

In this Crain’s Quick Take, Matt Fedor, a business and estate planning attorney at Foster Swift, shares why business owners ...

As a kid, I remember my dad--the quintessential methodical, organized engineer--sitting me down at the kitchen table for his favorite bi-annual lecture: "Planning For Your Future." His yellow legal ...

There are best practices, standard operating procedures and several types of processes in the business world. Processes help maintain order and provide guidelines for a smooth workflow. They are what ...

The city of Vacaville hosted Strategic Planning focus groups in person on Friday and Saturday, and will host a Virtual Focus Group on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. The focus groups, combined with an ...

Preparing for the future, especially from a financial standpoint, is crucial for all businesses. Companies need to forecast their revenue and expenses to ensure they remain profitable. Budget planning ...

It’s been all too clear in the past 24 months, that our entire world is experiencing a tumultuous period of change in countless ways. The COVID-19 pandemic is uppermost in everyone’s mind, of course, ...