Maloney and Boulay (1998) indicated that there are various reasons why people develop a plan. They suggested that some of the ten reasons or benefits are as follows:
- Creates a common focus and a sense of motivation and ownership.
- Establishes a common language and commitment.
- Clearly establishes operating challenges and obstacles.
- Defines specific operating and staff development initiatives essential for growth.
- Focuses everyone on the importance of serving both the internal and external customer.
- Establishes financial operating goals.
- Defines operating priorities.
- Benchmarks your marketing and sales strategies against your competition.
- Provides for the bases of a stronger relationship with your lenders.
- It creates a definition for success and longevity.
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