Big firms aren’t the onlyones that can do financial forecasts. Even a single-location tire shop canproject financials for the years ahead.
Financial forecasts allowfor better strategic planning, cash-flow analysis, loan compliance, investoropportunities and business valuations. In short, it’s a tool you can use toplan for the future and best use your resources.
If you do decide to do afinancial projection on your own, consider using software or Web sitetutorials. Or, experts at a local small business development center will often adviseyou at no charge.
If you decide to hire anaccountant to do the forecast, be sure to supply all the relevant financialinformation, including pricing, taxes, overhead, income, sales, competition,where you see your business going in the next three to five years, and so on.
– Source: Tire ReviewBusiness Toolbox