In a competitive business environment, effective budgeting and financial forecasting are vital for small business sustainability and growth. Whether you’re managing a startup, scaling a growing venture, or running an established small business, understanding how to plan and project your financial future is essential to making informed decisions and maintaining financial health.

This practical and insightful course, “Budgeting & Forecasting for Small Businesses,” is designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers who want to gain control over their business finances. You’ll learn how to create accurate budgets, predict cash flow trends, plan for growth, and adjust strategies using real-world financial data.

Throughout this course, you’ll gain hands-on knowledge of business budgeting, forecasting techniques, and financial modeling. The course is divided into five focused modules:

Introduction to Business Budgeting

Building a Small Business Budget Step-by-Step

Financial Forecasting and Cash Flow Projections

Scenario Planning and Budget Adjustments

Conclusion and Best Practices for Ongoing Financial Planning

We’ll start with budgeting fundamentals and work toward more advanced tools like rolling forecasts, break-even analysis, and variance tracking. Real business examples and downloadable templates are included to help you apply these concepts directly to your own company.