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Nurture Small Business
Nurture Small Business shares small business growth ideas, survival strategies, and stories of how women entrepreneurs creatively nurture their businesses for success. Join us as we amplify our voices as one, uplifting and creating a thriving space for women-owned small businesses.
Topics included: Bipartisan Legislation that Impacts Women-Owned Small Businesses, Resources for Women Business Owners, Self-Care for Women Small Business Owners, Business Development, Boundaries Within a Family Business, Workplace Culture, Talent Management, Exit and Continuity Plans for Your Business, New Technology, Forecasting, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Nurture Small Business
Denise's Opinions: Mastering Your Business Financial Plan with Budgets, Forecasts, and a Vision
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Are you a spontaneous spender, a meticulous planner, or something in between? As an entrepreneur, mastering the art of budgeting and forecasting is essential to your business’s success. In 2024, you likely have goals in mind such as income targets, client acquisition, or profitability. In this episode of Denise’s Opinions, Denise shares the difference between a budget and a forecast and how to use each plan effectively.
Denise emphasizes the importance of embracing data despite its intimidating nature and highlights how data is the foundation for effective financial decisions. Understand the alliance between budgeting and forecasting and learn why regular assessments are key to financial success. Whether you’ve set ambitious goals for the year or simply have a vision in mind, join Denise as she navigates a business owner’s financial game plan!
Looking for more insights and tips on budgeting and forecasting? Register for Denise’s next webinar: “Unleash Success in 90 Minutes: Your Blueprint for Sales and Marketing Triumph” set for Thursday, January 25th. See you there!
About Your Host
Denise Cagan has been working with small businesses for 25 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations and nonprofits. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Quality Systems Management from James Madison University and is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, which is a program for small businesses that links learning to action for growth-oriented entrepreneurs.
Recognized as a facilitator, problem solver, and builder, Denise enjoys working with small business owners who want to create a solid foundation. Her past experience includes 10 years in manufacturing with various awards plus inclusion into Marquis Who’s Who.
Denise is the CEO of 3 companies: DCA Virtual Business Support, DCA Association Management, and Denise Cagan Business Consulting. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, cooking, and cuddling with her dogs.
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