The Small Business School Podcast
Ready to leave the small business struggle behind? The “School for Small Business” podcast supports small business owners in scaling a business that is profitable, purposeful, and doesn’t leave you burnt out. No matter whether you run your business online or you own a brick-and-mortar, you can expect our world class experts to support you with mindset, tactics, and everything in between so you can have the business you dreamed of. Based on our lived experience, we know that small business CAN be easy and we are here to show you how.The “School for Small Business” is hosted by Staci Millard, a CPA by trade with over 15 years of experience seeing the behind the scenes of thousands of small businesses. After growing and selling her first 7 figure business, Staci has been on the ground running - mentoring small businesses and working to increase success rates. Staci strongly believes you don’t need to have gone to business school to be successful so you can expect nothing but simple, impactful advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a new 30 minute or less episode of nothing but valuable advice to help you grow your small business. We are so excited for you to be on this journey with us!
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Business Builders (Pt.28) How to Forecast Revenue with Confidence
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In this episode of Business Builders, we’re taking the fear out of forecasting. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not good at math, I can’t do this”—this one’s for you. Staci breaks down how to create a realistic three-month revenue forecast using what you already know about your business, without spreadsheets that make your head spin.
Key topics covered:
- Why forecasting isn’t about being perfect—it’s about getting closer to reality
- What data to use (past trends, capacity, seasonality, and known changes)
- The 4-step method to create a simple, confident three-month forecast
- How to use your forecast to plan marketing, hiring, and avoid revenue dips
- A tip that most business owners miss: factoring in discounts and actual sales prices
Challenge
Map out a 3-month forecast using your current offers. Multiply realistic sales volume by price (adjusted for discounts if needed), and ask: Does this get me to my goal? If not—what actions do you need to take?
Forecasting isn’t about controlling—it’s about leading your business with confidence. You’ve got this!
Mentioned in this episode: If you are running a business in Canada and you need help with all the things accounting related, but more importantly understanding the numbers I invite you to check out https://thriveaccounting.co/
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