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Learn to Use the Percentage of Sales Method to Improve Your Forecasting

January 30, 2024 by Paul Bookstaber Leave a Comment

When forecasting your company’s financial future, the right calculations can make the difference between on-target projections and missed opportunities. You might think you know when your sales are up or down (and how that affects the bottom line), but are you using the right formula?

If you’re unsure, look no further: The percentage of sales method is one of the most easiest ways to calculate forecasts, according to Harvard Business Review. If you utilize this approach, you’ll be able to confidently make adjustments to your strategies to stay on course and hit those big numbers.

What you’ll learn: What is the percentage of sales method? How to calculate the percentage of sales Real-world example of the percentage of sales method Advantages of the percentage of sales method Limitations of the percentage of sales method Get a full visual of your business in an

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