What is a 5-year forecast?

A 5-year forecast is an educated projection of your company’s financial performance over the next five years. It specifically details projected revenues, costs, expenses, cash flows (including any projected capital raises), and owner equity, as well as projecting sales growth and margins.

What is a 5-year growth forecast?

This 5-year forecast is an important document for potential investors who want to see how capital will be used to grow the company and lenders who are analyzing loan risk—but it is also an essential document for management to understand your business and plan for successful growth.

Is a five-year financial forecast right for your business?

However, when used properly, a five-year financial forecast can become a great asset to your business, not only to raise money, but to help you understand and build your business. Many businesses build a 3- or 5-year forecast when they first write their business plan, but few look at this forecast again after its written.

Which markets can I forecast?

You can run metro-level forecasts for the U.S. office, industrial, apartment and retail markets in EA's coverage. Submarket forecasting will be added in a future release. Can I adjust more than just demand?