<b><I>Competitive Intelligence:</I></b> Smart Plans: Integrating Analysis and CI into Annual Business Planning

Consider a smarter, more perceptive approach to business planning for 2018: one infused with data and focused not on what has been done before, but on what can be done in light of all available information.

7 minute read September 02, 2017 at 12:04 AM
By
Marcie Borgal Shunk
<b><I>Competitive Intelligence:</I></b> Smart Plans: Integrating Analysis and CI into Annual Business Planning

It's that time of year again. Firm leadership is simultaneously focused on minding this year's financial performance while looking ahead to gauge prospects for 2018. Initial budget planning is underway, alongside efforts to establish goals and objectives for the next 12 months.

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