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I’ve put together eight critical points for business success. These are all included in my business planning model.

1.      Focus and Direction: Business planning helps to focus on the goals and objectives of the business, providing a clear direction for its activities.

2.      Increased Efficiency: A well-planned business helps in streamlining the operations, reducing unnecessary costs and enhancing overall efficiency.

3.      Risk Management: Business planning enables you to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, thus lowering the overall risk profile of the business.

4.      Resource Allocation: Planning assists in identifying the resources required to achieve business goals, such as financial, human, and technological resources, and allocating them efficiently.

5.      Improved Decision Making: With a clear and comprehensive business plan,
decision-making becomes easier and more effective, as all stakeholders have a shared understanding of the business's objectives and activities.

6.      Better Communication: Business planning enhances communication between various stakeholders, including owners, investors, employees, and customers.

7.      Performance Evaluation: Regularly reviewing the business plan helps in assessing the performance of the business, identifying areas that require improvement and taking corrective actions.

8.      Competitive Advantage: A well-executed business plan can give a competitive advantage to the business by enabling it to respond quickly to market changes and capitalize on emerging opportunities.