A successful small business needs strategic management and effective leadership. Learning and increasing your skills in these key areas will help you to run your business efficiently and achieve your long term goals.

Click on the links below for an overview of some of the strategy and planning issues related to running a business.

Business Strategy
Strategic planning is an essential process for every business.

Succession planning
Losing a key staff member can damage a business, especially if a replacement has not been identified.

Dealing with disaster
'Business continuity management' is important for dealing with natural disasters or isolated emergencies sch as robbery, power outages and fires.

Moving a business
Relocating a business is a major decision in the life of a company. Shifting from familiar surroundings with established networks to a new location can be daunting for staff and management, but the benefits can be exceptional.

The Small Business Tool Kit contains information that will help you to become a better manager and leader. You can also find an in depth look at these topics in the leadership and strategic management modules.