For many small, independent businesses, thinking strategically about the future -- particularly during times when you’re caught up in the day-to-day -- can be tough. For those smaller business owners asking, “Do I really need to go through all the trouble of strategic planning?” Jewelers of America’s David Peters says it is imperative “if you want to keep your doors open and prosper.”
Peters’ says small business owners should consider the following factors, and start creating a business strategy now: