Do you have a clear plan for where you want to take your business in the mid to long term? Creating and maintaining a documented business plan, is a sure way to achieve the goals you have for your business.
Nicky Macfarlane (FCIM) and Joe Lynch F CIM discuss business planning and how important it is to clearly set out your purpose, vision and goals for the future, giving everyone involved a clear direction to follow. With tips for anyone developing their first business plan, Nicky shares her thoughts on why its important to have a quarterly review and keep track of the wider market and customer behaviours.
Ask the expert
Sussex Collaborative member Nicky Macfarlane of NickyMac Consulting is a strategic business development specialist and a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Having been the Managing Director of a number of businesses in her career, Nicky shares her experience of how best to approach business planning.
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For further information on Business planning read Nicky’s recent blog and for support with your strategic business planning you can contact Nicky at: Nicky@nickymacconsulting.co.uk