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Explore best practices for strategic business planning and learn to plan for anything—using budgeting and forecasting, reporting, workforce planning, revenue planning, cash flow optimization, financial close and more in FP&A.
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What Is Sales Planning? Advice for Creating a Sales Plan, Sales Forecasting and More

Shaun Jansen
April 11, 2024
Learn how finance and sales teams work together to create a sales plan that ensures your revenue ...

Three-Statement Financial Model - Everything You Need To Know

Mariam Azhar
April 5, 2024
A three-statement financial model links three elements of dynamically connected finance models and ...

Step-By-Step Guide to the Month-End Close Process [Includes a Checklist]

Hugh Cumming
March 12, 2024
Looking to create a month-end close process checklist? These simple steps can save you a lot of ...
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Average Customer Acquisition Cost by Industry: Tracking CAC Benchmarks

Vena Solutions
February 22, 2024
The combined average customer acquisition cost of the 10 industries we review is $606. Learn what ...
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Average Customer Retention Rate by Industry (And Advice for Boosting Retention)

Vena Solutions
February 12, 2024
The average customer retention rate of the 10 industries we review is 75%. Find insights for ...
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Why Agile Demand Planning Matters for Manufacturers

Rishi Grover
January 24, 2024
We explore how agile demand planning helps manufacturers strategically balance their supply and ...
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The Business Case for Work From Home: 12 Benefits for Employers

Tracey Mikita
January 18, 2024
From cost savings to increased productivity, employers benefit from work from home just as much as ...
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Grant Management Guide For Nonprofits

Vena Solutions
January 12, 2024
Grant management is the process nonprofits follow to secure and effectively allocate funding. Get ...