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The Difference Between Budgeting and Rolling Forecasting

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The Difference Between Budgeting and Rolling Forecasting

Difference Between Budgeting and Rolling Forecasting

In this episode of the Become Sensible podcast, we dive into a vital topic for business owners: understanding the difference between budgeting and rolling forecasting. If you’re looking to improve your financial planning and make better real-time decisions, this episode is for you.

Are you:

  • Confused about how to effectively plan for your business’s future?
  • Unsure how to update financial plans as new data comes in?
  • Struggling to make your budget more flexible?

This episode will clarify these challenges.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  1. The key differences between budgeting and rolling forecasting.
  2. Why you can’t adjust your budget but can continuously update your forecast.
  3. How to leverage historical data for better future planning.
  4. Practical steps to adjust your forecast as new market information emerges.

Here’s a Sneak Peek of What You’ll Learn:

  • The importance of variance analysis: understanding the difference between your budget and actual performance.
  • How rolling forecasting helps you make real-time decisions based on current data.
  • Why combining both budgeting and rolling forecasting can improve financial accuracy.

Plus, I’ll share the story of a product launch that missed its revenue target, and how a business adjusted its forecast mid-year to account for market changes.

Take Control of Your Financial Planning

Don’t miss out on these valuable insights that could transform your business. Tune in to the full episode to get all the details and start your journey from surviving to thriving.

Remember, Effective financial planning requires both a static budget and a dynamic forecast. Join us to gain insights into how to create a realistic, adaptable financial strategy.


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