By Eva Wilson
Forecasting revenue and expenses during the initial
stages of a bookmaking business is one of those steps that you procrastinate
till it’s too late. Many bookies complain that forecasting with accuracy takes
a lot of time and effort and would rather spend more time looking for clients.
But forecasts are a must if you want to attract investors. And more
importantly, the most accurate financial forecasts you can build, and the more
successful and balanced your business will be.
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So here are 3 pieces of advice on how you can build an
accurate financial forecast.
Forecast expenses,
then income
At the beginning, you will have a better idea of what
your expenses will be and a little less clue about how much you’re going to
earn. So start by making an estimate of your expenses, both overhead costs
(such as equipment, utilities, services, etc) and variable costs (materials,
supplies). By using pay per head services, you can greatly reduce overhead
costs.
Make multiple
forecasts
You might be tempted to include some things in your
forecast of which you’re not entirely sure. You may think it’s too soon or just
lack knowledge or resources to ensure it will be feasible. If you find yourself
in this conundrum, create multiple versions of your forecast. When the time
comes, you can compare and make a decision on the bolder projection or the
conservative one.
Make sure it all
adds up
When you’re done with projections, compare revenue and
expenses and make sure it all adds up before actually taking the plunge. Of
course it’s all theory for now, but if it doesn’t add up in the paper much less
it’s going to in real life. Do this periodically, revising the forecasts as
your business waxes and wanes.
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Eva Wilson
Writer for,
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Head