When you’re running a business it’s said that your time is the most valuable asset you have. It’s at a premium. The last thing you can afford to do is waste it.

Spending some quality time working on your business (and not in it) might seem impossible to achieve because there is always something that needs doing right now.

Think of it this way, though: writing a strategic plan is 100% about securing the future of your business, yet, for maybe 5% of your time (2 hours if you work 40 hours per week – less than 5% if you work more hours!!), it’s perfectly possible to develop and execute a successful plan, especially if you engage someone to help.