What is the point of forecasting?

What is the point of forecasting?

This week’s guest blog is from one of our exhibitors, Compas: What is the point of forecasting? It is a fair question, given that forecasts are rarely 100% correct. Another, equally pertinent question is what makes a good forecast, from a business perspective?...
Are financial tools a necessity?

Are financial tools a necessity?

The short answer? yes.  But let’s explain. Just what ARE financial tools? Well, If you ask Google: ‘They are resources, both physical and digital, used to manage, analyse, and plan finances. They range from simple budgeting apps to complex enterprise resource...
The importance of investment and growth in finance

The importance of investment and growth in finance

Investment and growth are very important in finance.  Investment can create funds for productive activities and economic expansion. Growth increases the potential for further investment and wealth accumulation.  Here are some of the areas where investment...