5 Reasons Why Strategic Planning is Vital for Entrepreneurs

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I have a good friend who detests making plans. Our small circle of colleagues jokingly refers to him as “Houdini,” as he’ll seemingly go to any lengths to get out preparing. When it’s time to detail our yearly group vacation, for example, he’ll come up with the unlikeliest excuses to avoid participating. “I prefer to go with the flow,” is the reliable response.

I’m sure we all have someone in our lives like this — a person who leaves much for the last minute.

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