Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This book explains how small-business owners and managers can use strategic planning to gain a competitive edge, earn higher profits, and increase personal satisfaction. Here is the mantra for the small business person that is the theme of this book: Be focused, be different, and be better. May provides simple models and practical illustrations to guide the small-business planning team through the basics of the strategic-planning process. With strategic planning, you can control your destiny and guide your business toward profitable achievement of your vision.
Synopsis
Strategy is about creating a plan to differentiate your business from the competition and to gain a competitive advantage. This book is about the fundamentals of strategic planning for the small business owner and his or her leadership team. Strategic planning is an essential process for every size business. While large businesses may have more resources and time to devote to strategic planning, small businesses have the advantage of being close to their stakeholders and the ability to move quickly.