_ Making sales projections
A sales forecast is an estimate based on assumptions about the environment, market, and expected sales activity
These come from the industry and market analyses
Also the product pricing strategy, competitive analysis and marketing plan
It is an indicator of the potential strength of the firm in the marketplace
It is an important factor used to assess the viability of the firm
These projections and their assumptions must be as realistic as possible
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