Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/114715 
Year of Publication: 
2001
Citation: 
[Journal:] Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance [ISSN:] 1057-2287 [Volume:] 6 [Issue:] 1 [Publisher:] The Academy of Entrepreneurial Finance (AEF) [Place:] Montrose, CA [Year:] 2001 [Pages:] 115-128
Publisher: 
The Academy of Entrepreneurial Finance (AEF), Montrose, CA
Abstract: 
The importance of an accurate sales forecast to financial management in general is well documented. Although large firms' forecasting practices as they relate to financial management have been surveyed, this is the first such study on small (manufacturing) firms. Surprisingly, the two groups are highly similar with respect to accuracy desired accuracy achieved, the uses of the sales forecast, and in the importance of the sales forecast. However, large and small firms do differ significantly in methods, perceived sophistication of methods, and in the commitment of resources to the sales forecasting effort.
Subjects: 
Financial Management
Firm Performance
Sales Forecasting
Manufacturing
JEL: 
G32
L25
L60
Document Type: 
Article

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