It is alarming to note how many small businesses do not develop a strategic plan. That might be why over half of small businesses fail in the first 5 years! That number grows even higher when you get

It is alarming to note how many small businesses do not develop a strategic plan. That might be why over half of small businesses fail in the first 5 years! That number grows even higher when you get to 10 years out. By that time, only about 1/4 of small businesses will be viable. As your follow up post, what do you think small businesses could do strategically to better than odds of surviving 5-10 years? Please respond 180 words internet reference only please.