Creating a strategic business plan is essential for business success. The plan should include defining the business vision and values, setting long-term and short-term goals, outlining the resources and actions needed to achieve the goals, and establishing benchmarks to measure progress. Regularly reviewing progress against the plan allows businesses to address problems early and get back on track to meeting their objectives. Developing, implementing, and following a strategic plan is key to having a safe and enjoyable journey for a business to achieve its goals.