Planning for a successful business future is like being confronted by a bear. If you run from it, it’ll catch up to you and eat you. If you attack it without a strategy, it’ll overwhelm you. And, to stretch the metaphor, simply rolling over and playing dead isn’t in the DNA of many business owners, especially when it comes to their businesses.

With preparation and the right tools, you can come out on top. However, many business owners fall prey to the misconception that they must have a fully fleshed-out plan for a successful future. Just like you don’t need to eat the bear in one bite, you don’t need to have a full plan for a successful future.

Let’s examine how planning your future in steps can help you take on the bear of planning for a successful future on your terms.

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships. –Michael Jordan

You are a talented business owner. It’s why you win in your market. But when it comes to long-term planning, having an intelligent team to support your talents can position you for even bigger wins, such as continued business success, financial independence, and a fulfilling retirement. Today, we’ll show you some of the expert teammates with whom you’ll be working to help you focus on what you do best and win your planning championship.

As the year winds down, it’s important for business owners to raise their awareness of last year’s performance. Knowing what you did well, along with where you struggled, is crucial to planning for future success. Today, we’ll show you three categories that you can review