DecaMillionaire Decoded Telling the Future - the Power of the Pro Forma in Small Business
In this episode, I discuss something very near and dear to my heart... the pro forma. You've probably heard of pro forma before. In fact, you may have used them in your business. But are you aware of the many different pro forma documents and their unique benefits?
Using pro forma documents can help you understand what the future holds for your business. I'll discuss this and explain the different types of pro forma and how they can be applied to your business in this episode of the Financially Simple podcast. This week on The Financially Simple Podcast:
● (1:48) What is Pro Forma?
● (2:35) Pro Forma calculation
● (5:03) Budget documents
● (5:24) Company income statements
● (6:24) Earnings projections
● (10:53) Secure funding
● (11:51) Inspire confidence in prospective buyers
● (13:38) Assessing M&A and risk analysis
Our Favorite Quotes: "If you use correct assumptions in creating your pro forma, you can demonstrate viable growth, making your business attractive to investors." — Justin Goodbread
"By changing a few key factors, you can identify risks in your planning well before they have the chance to be realized." — Justin Goodbread
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