Today, where change is experienced very quickly, the borders between countries are shrinking, naturally marketing is constantly changing and competition is increasing. It is critical that businesses improve their capabilities and improve their performance in order to gain the upper hand in competitive markets and adapt to internal and external environmental elements. The rapid response to the activities of the competitors is realized with the development of skills every passing day. With advantages that cannot be imitated and bought by competitors, it is easier for businesses to achieve success over long periods. Their ability to capture success is defined as their ability to operate. In our study, it was aimed to determine the relationship between the capabilities of enterprises in strategic management thinking (global, innovation, marketing-sales, production) and business performance. In the practical part of the research, a survey with senior executives at companies operating in the manufacturing industry in the Marmara region, the data were analyzed with statistical program. Our research showed that the capabilities of the business positively affect the performance of the business. It has been concluded that when businesses use their skills consciously in their activities, their performance will increase, profitability and growth will be achieved.