Ask Yourself three simple questions that affect your strategy planning...

* What direction is my business going in?
* How do I create my business strategy so that I can position myself as a leader in my industry?
* Where do I go to find out information about business strategy planning?

Have you found yourself asking these questions about your business? Well this article is written just for you. Learning what drives your industry will help you understand how to create a successful business strategy plan. The plan will help you stay on target with your yearly goals.

For the New Year, I wanted to share a few business strategy tips with you that will help you understand more about "Strategy Planning Made Easy".

Top Ten Business Strategy Planning Tools for Small Business Owners

1. Build partnerships with other businesses so that you can build a resource network.
2. Take the time to learn about your industry trends and how they affect your business.
3. Join online & offline networking groups that cater to your business and your personal interest.
4. Gain understanding about the business strategy plans of your resource network business partners.
5. Manage your business information before it manages you, don't let it overwhelm you.
6. Keep a positive attitude regardless of how the outlook of a business situation may seem.
7. Plan rest periods for you and your business, it will keep both of you fresh and alive.
8. Don't try to do everything yourself, hire a support team that will work to make you successful.
9. Make sure that your support team, your business, and you are a good fit.
10. Keep your plans in front of you and visualize your success.