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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

When I asked the standard “How are you,” he answered: “If I see another hockey stick forecast this week, I’m going to throw something at somebody.”. That was so long ago that I had to ask him to explain the hockey stick metaphor. ” See Also: How to Forecast Sales. .” Growth is good.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Whether your business is brand new or it’s been around for a while, you’ve probably thought about putting together a financial forecast. Most lenders and investors will expect it to be part of your business plan. But how do you know if your forecast model is reliable? What is forecasting? March at Stanford.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

This article is part of our Business Planning Guide —a curated list of our articles that will help you with the planning process! What are the most common mistakes when writing a business plan ? Too many businesses make business plans only when they have no choice in the matter. I can’t plan.

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APRIL 19, 2017

When it comes to starting and managing a business, forecasting your sales is essential. Having a sales forecast can help you budget and manage your business’s funds, create a plan for expansion, and avoid unpleasant surprises. The basics of sales forecasting. How to Forecast Sales. Don’t Want to Plan?

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APRIL 24, 2014

So for me, what makes a sales forecast credible? I want to see a sales forecast with drivers. When reading business plans, we can’t afford to believe that you’re this next huge breakthrough. Well then, that helps makes a sales forecast credible. Sales and Marketing Writing a Business Plan'

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SoCal CTO

MAY 19, 2010

In his recent post, Top 10 Ways to Win a Business Plan Competition , he says: #4 I wanted to push this further down the list, but I just bristle at this: the revenue forecast. My 4 plans get increasingly more incredible, ranging from $50M, $60M, $70M to $161M in year 5! These are so detached from reality. So get real.

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AUGUST 21, 2014

What a lot of companies or startups don’t realize is when you put up forecast together, it’s difficult if you’re a startup. When you look at SaaS metrics, keeping your CAC low and increasing your ARPU is going to be the fastest way to the hockey stick that SaaS companies are trying to achieve. Sabrina: Great.

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