Btec Business Level 3 Unit 5 M2

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TASK 1D By looking at the cash flow forecast for the year, you can see that from January through to July (6 months) you will have a negative bank balance at the end of each month. You need to think about how you can counteract this by making appropriate decisions now. You could try to negotiate longer credit terms for the radio advert and insurance company. Spreading these amounts over a longer time period would reduce the amount you will be overdrawn by each month. Think about ways to promote your business to encourage more customers to use your services, this will increase your income during these months. Perhaps offering cash discounts, accepting credit card payments could make you more attractive than your competitors. Have you any assets you no longer use that you could sell in order to free…show more content…
By looking at the trading, profit & loss forecast for the year, you can see that things look like they will go reasonably well over the year as it shows a net profit of £15808. You may need to consider the possibility of a rise in fuel prices or the possibility of a fuel shortage in the current climate. This could affect your business by raising the cost of sales. You should look at increasing your revenue figure in order to counteract this. Look at your pricing policy and make changes appropriately. You should compare your own hire prices to those of your competitors, check can you afford a rise in your prices without losing custom? You can use the trading, profit & loss forecast to monitor your spending throughout the year. Keep an eye on your monthly expenses to ensure they do not creep up higher than what you are expecting, as this will affect your overall profit at the end of the year. Use the figures in both forecasts to make appropriate decisions to ensure the survival and success of your

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