Basing your strategic business plan on a single forecast is fraught with issues in the unpredictable world we live in. You already know it’s going to be inaccurate before the ink is even dry. In order to create an effective plan of action, you need to model a range of realistic scenarios to be prepared for whichever eventuality becomes reality.
The balance sheet is packed with financial information crucial to understanding the health of your company. However, for a lot of people, it’s one of the hardest financial statements to get to grips with. Even the most fundamental pillar of the balance sheet, why it needs to balance, eludes many of us.
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In part 3 of our business planning series we tackle the dreaded financial forecast head on. You’ll pull together everything you’ve learnt in the 90 day challenge to create compelling, realistic financial projections for your startup. It’s not as scary as it seems and we’ll show you exactly what you need to do.
Extrapolating historical data is one way of creating a financial forecast. If you’re a new business or a you are launching a new product, you need a different process. In this article we go through what this process looks like and how you can make effective projections even without past figures to reference.
The 13 week cash flow forecast is a tool for improving cash management in your business. Dedicating just a small amount of time to plan ahead can have great benefits and in this article we explore how you can take action now to avoid problems in the future.
Once you’ve created a cash flow forecast, you’re in a great position to start examining future scenarios for your business. In this article we look at 6 common scenarios that almost any business should be modelling.
Spreadsheets are ubiquitous for a reason – you can use them for anything! But with increasing complexity comes the danger of human error. In this article, we look at how to avoid making a mess of your cash flow forecast spreadsheet, and suggest an alternative…
Financial modelling is seen as a niche activity. But, it’s actually the best and most natural way to make the most of forecasting. This week, we take a look through the applications of financial modelling, explain what it’s all about, and show how Brixx can make this seemingly complex activity simple and approachable for small businesses.
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