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Specifically, if you have an ongoing sales forecast , and expense budgets linked to that forecast, then you have instant visibility for making quick adjustments to sudden change. . It shows how the actual sales (in blue) were above the forecast (in green) until the sudden drop when the crisis hit. H ow to do a sales forecast.

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This article is part of our “ Business Startup Guide ”—a curated list of our articles that will get you up and running in no time! If you will be seeking outside financing, a business plan is a necessity. But, most small businesses begin with a loan , financing from credit cards, help from friends and family, and so on.

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Revisit and update it regularly by comparing your forecasts to your actuals and adjusting as necessary. Hiring plans : Outline who, if anyone, you need to hire to fill skills gaps in your management team and how much you plan to pay them. Use it as a tool, especially around your financials. Who needs the services you provide.

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Hire employees only during the busy times and lay them off when the season ends. See Also: Cash Flow: A Curated List of Our Best Resources. Nurture forecasting. Seasonality makes forecasting more important than ever. A good cash flow forecast will help with analysis of funds available and costs throughout the year.

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This article is part of our Business Startup Guide —a curated list of our articles that will get you up and running in no time! If your cash balance drops below zero then you need to increase your financing or reduce expenses. So, a seasoned entrepreneur would round that up and add more, because forecasts are never exactly right.

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