Running a business

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 SmallBiz website 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.

More information

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.