Forecasting is estimating the future demand for a firm's products and services. It is essential to sound business planning.

Apr 29, 2009 - Paul Larson

A business that is profitable can still fail if it does not plan and manage cash flow. Small business are particularly vulnerable, especially when credit is short.

Jul 11, 2009 - Andrew Knowles

The 2010 Farmers' Almanac has released its U.S. winter forecast, confident that its secret recipe for weather predicting remains overwhelmingly accurate after 191 years.

Oct 1, 2009 - Estelle Rodis-Brown

Creating the sales forecast is an important financial analytical tool that gives the business direction for profitability and is the first step for creating a budget.

Nov 2, 2009 - James Clausen

Businesses selling customized, high-value products or services can smooth out large swings in revenue by using the percent complete method for revenue recognition.

Jul 24, 2007 - Steve Holder

Using trend analysis and other Excel functions can make forecasting for a business budget or plan much easier.

Apr 29, 2008 - Tiffany Bradford

There are several key factors that can influence the accuracy of opinion polls including question wording, the poll sample, and the margin of error.

Jun 11, 2010 - Kelsey Anderson

Since the 1940s, meteorologists have used Doppler radar to detect storm intensity and movement, predict precipitation amounts and help give weather warnings and alerts.

Nov 6, 2007 - Aurae Beidler

Learning Styles are about as common as apple pie in American classrooms. Recent research, however, suggests that scientific validation is lacking.

Feb 17, 2011 - Christopher Lee

Through the use of technology and observation, hurricanes can be detected and tracked well in advance of making landfall.

Mar 24, 2011 - Maureen K. Fleury

Relying on the advice of others can be dangerous. Learn how to forecast gold prices yourself.

Aug 18, 2010 - Daniel Peters

Housing price forecasts can be vague and confusing. What people want to know is: will my house go up in value or down in 2011?

Sep 9, 2010 - Kurtis Hemmerling

A budget and forecast are important financial analytical tools that give a business direction for future profitability, asset management and cash flow requirements.

Nov 1, 2009 - James Clausen

During times of recession, companies focus less on operating margins and more on cash retention. A vital element of this is the use of an accurate cash flow forecast.

Jan 13, 2010 - Ben Wakeling

Weather can directly affect the spring pollen season, increasing allergy symptoms. Check the weather forecast to determine factors for increased spring allergy severity.

Feb 19, 2008 - Aurae Beidler

Many children find excitement in studying the weather. It can be a skill worth having, when you think how much the weather affects our everyday activities.

Feb 27, 2009 - Elece Hollis

2012 Outlook: People who generally focus on local market conditions remain largely unaware of the national issues that pose a greater threat to home values.

Sep 25, 2011 - Jerry Barker

Step by step guide to having the best garage sale possible.

Oct 6, 2010 - Constance Simmons

You've listed your home and now you have an initial offer. How do you interpret it? Is price the only factor that needs to be considered and should it be the first priority? This article aims to answer some of the questions surrounding the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with a focus on the Ontario market place.

Apr 7, 2006 - Joel Nash