Business owners know the value of good strategic direction, however despite this, over 90% of business owners admit that they do not have an up to date business plan. In today’s ever-changing business environment it’s never been more important to plan ahead, but in our fast-paced world looking three to five years into the future seems an impossible task. To enable your business to flourish, whether your company is a start-up or established, you need to think strategically by creating a long-term business framework. Making a plan doesn’t have to be complex but it should enable you to outline a clear strategy, communicate it to key staff, allocate the right resources and people, track progress and analyse costs and projected profits.