The beginning of the year brings an opportunity for reflection and growth. Businesses of all sizes take the first quarter to assess what is working and set plans for success moving forward. However, the best-laid plans can still steer you wrong if those plans don’t keep the big picture in mind. Strategic plans and business plans are often used interchangeably, but they are different and both are important for a successful business. Do you know what the differences are between a strategic plan and a business plan? Does your business use both? When planning for the new year, businesses can benefit from determining the long-term strategy and the annual tactics. While long-term and tactical plans are different, they work hand-in-hand to execute the big picture vision.