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How to produce a meaningful forecast

March 10, 2027 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Are you driving your business with your eyes on the rear-view mirror?

Looking at last month’s bank balance or last year’s accounts only tells you where you’ve been—not where you are going. Without a clear financial roadmap, it’s nearly impossible to plan for growth, time your next hire, or protect your business from sudden cash crunches.

Join our practical workshop, How to Produce a Meaningful Forecast, and learn how to transform your financial data into a powerful tool for future success.

We will strip away the accounting jargon and build a working business plan and cash flow forecast that you can actually use.

This workshop will cover:

  • Building the Foundation: Step-by-step instructions on how to construct a robust forecast from scratch.
  • Smart Assumptions: How to realistically predict future revenue, inflation, and seasonal trends without guessing.
  • The Timeline: Finding the sweet spot for how far into the future your business should look.
  • Structure & Format: Identifying the best layout for clarity, readability, and executive decision-making.
  • The Balancing Act: Fail-safe checks to ensure your balance sheet, profit & loss, and cash flow align perfectly.
  • Risk Proofing: How to stress-test your numbers and build “what-if” scenarios for complete peace of mind.

Stop relying on gut feel. Gain the clarity and confidence to steer your SME toward predictable, sustainable growth.

This webinar will be recorded and made available on the website. Please register for this event if you are unable to attend the webinar but would like to receive a link to the recording.

Complete the form below to register for the full Business Basics webinar series

Details

  • Date: March 10, 2027
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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This support is available to businesses within York and North Yorkshire, if your business is based outside our region, visit Business.gov.uk and search your postcode to find your local alternative.