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Ep 28: How Planning Aces Are Made

CFO Thought Leader

It highlights the significance of unit economics, internal metrics like labor and transportation costs, and external indicators that predict market changes and competitive advantage. OUR COHOST BRETT KNOWLES | Brett Knowles is a long-time thought leader in the performance measurement space.

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What is the difference between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business?

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It is a tool used to anticipate the financial performance of a business or a specific project. Forecasts can be short-term or long-term and are usually based on assumptions about factors like market conditions, customer behavior, economic trends, and internal capabilities.