Why a Financial Forecast Is Essential for Your Business
A part-time CFO may be what your business needs to navigate today's complex business environment. Business leaders and CEOs are busy. With little precious time, it can seem impossible to add one more thing to your plate. Financial forecasts may be common knowledge, but few CEOs actually have the time to build a financial forecast for their business. From lack of time to a shortage of resources, there are many reasons you may not have a financial forecast already. However, this simple tool can work wonders for the future of your business and provide the competitive advantage you need to succeed. Keep reading to learn why a financial forecast is important and how to build one without wasting your time. What is a financial forecast? Financial forecasts are most commonly used to predict the financial outcomes for a company. The expenses and income for a business are estimated over a certain period of time, typically one year. Historical data, including accounting and sales, as well a