The Financial Compass: How to Forecast Trends and Budget for Growth

Date and time

 - 

Location

Online

Organizer

Sherrika Industrious-Phillips
sherrika.industriousphillips@uvi.edu
340-693-1117

Host organization

VI SBDC

Type of event

Resource Partner event

Event description

Many small business owners struggle to bridge the gap between where their finances are today and where they want them to be tomorrow. Join us for an actionable webinar designed to demystify the core pillars of financial management:  forecasting and budgeting.

While a forecast predicts what might happen based on historical data, market trends, and economic factors, a budget dictates what should happen by setting clear financial goals and allocating funds strategically.

What You Will Learn:

  • The Forecasting Foundation: How to leverage past performance and local market dynamics to accurately project future sales, expenses, and cash flow.
  • The Budgeting Blueprint: How to translate your projections into a detailed financial plan that guides day-to-day spending and growth.
  • Forecast vs. Budget: How to use both tools in tandem to spot potential cash crunches early and make informed, proactive business decisions.
  • Practical Frameworks: Step-by-step guidance on implementing these practices in your own business to build long-term financial resilience.
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