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	from Darrell Zahorsky A business surprise can have a devastating effect on your company. Whether it's a new competitor stealing market share or a negative government ruling, not seeing the big issues is like operating in a vacuum. It's necessary to take time away from the daily grind and see outside the business. Strategic thinking helps identify wrong assumptions, blind spots, and unproductive work that can derail your long-term vision. September is Strategic Thinking Month. Whether you're a one-person operation or a small business, strategy isn't just for big corporations. Just a few hours this month can go a long way in the lifespan of your business.
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Rear-View Mirror Trap It is easy to fall into the trap of running your business while looking in the "rear-view mirror". Making decisions based on what has happened is dangerous and counterproductive to thriving and surviving in uncertain times. In a period of volatile uncertainty, one adaptive tool is to prepare for the unknown by scenario planning.              More Topics The Ten-Step, One-Day Strategic Plan Pricing Strategies for Small Business 8 Small Business Trends for the 21st Century Performance Improvement Plan Marketing Strategy in 5 Easy Steps Business Exit Strategy Business Plans 101 A Business Owner's Secret Weapon The SWOT analysis is a business tool available in the tool box of any small business owner. However, running a business forces you to focus on the issues and fires burning today, not tomorrow. Learn how to apply a SWOT analysis to your business and position yourself ahead of competitors.   Hottest Small Business Trends Trend watching has emerged in big business as a discipline of business management and a popular topic among top media publications and futurists. Small business can benefit from trend watching, too. This week get the hottest trends for business of all sizes.     Sponsored Links   Back to School Tips for Students, Parents and Teachers. Get the house, the school, and the kids ready for the new school year with shopping tips, recipe ideas, homework help and more!

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