Growth can look different for each multi-unit franchisee operator depending on why you are in business and your appetite for risk. And, strategic planning process is a key way to determine the growth that’s best for your portfolio.
In general, we find multi-unit franchisees do a solid job in planning as they launch their business. The inspiration to create and build something from nothing is exiting, and to bring meaning to the effort, noodling around with your mission, vision, growth goals and strategy are fun topics to discuss in the beginning. But too often it is a one and done, and before you know it, the vision and even the personal motivations have changed.
Strategic planning is critical because it’s the compass for the future of your business. And reviewing the plan to confirm where you are going is still relevant based upon changing feelings, family and finances is essential to turning your vision into reality. Strategic planning helps to generate long-term action goals for you that include operating methodology, recruiting talent, and effective business structuring.
Covid-19 is teaching us new ways to go about business. And, these experiences should be incorporated into a revisit of your strategic plan. For example, here are some key questions to consider:
- What does the new normal look like post Covid-19?
- What should you be sharing as a leader in times of crisis?
- How to navigate my family business if some (or all) family do not want to be involved?
- What are some strategies for addressing uncomfortable subjects during times of stress?
- How can my business, which depends on customer interactions, thrive in Covid-19 (or other pandemics)?
- Do you know what your retirement needs are and/or if you should start planning for transition?
We are finding that many business owners are just so unsure about what to do in uncertain times that there is a sense of planning paralysis.
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Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
The only constant one can plan for is change. Strategic planning positions the business to address the probable, possible, and potential contingencies impacting business success. 
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