The Ultimate Guide to Sales Forecasting
Sales forecasting can play a major role in your company’s success (and your own career development).
Accurate sales forecasts allow salespeople and business leaders to make smarter decisions when setting goals, hiring, budgeting, prospecting, and other revenue-impacting factors.
Although most salespeople spend a considerable amount of time forecasting each week, less than 25% of sales leaders believe those forecasts are accurate.
We’ve compiled an in-depth guide to creating an accurate sales forecast—rather than a wish-cast. Read on, and don’t miss the sales forecasting template we’ve included at the end.
- What is Sales Forecasting?
- Why Sales Forecasting Is Important
- Factors That Can Impact Your Sales Forecast