Business Planning “I appreciate that Trident didn’t give us textbook solutions. They were interested in how we run the business and then helped us explore constructive alternatives.”     Trident facilitates strategic planning and guides development of a Business Plan. The resultant document is a vehicle of communication with potential investors/lenders or for management to proactively implement the plan       Outlines Mission and identifies clear, attainable Objectives       Researches industry trends and broader business environment       Clearly communicates strategy to staff       Develops basis for evaluating performance against Business Plan