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Budget Rework FAQs

• Monthly reviews: Compare actual vs. budgeted performance and identify variances

• Quarterly adjustments: Update projections based on real performance data

• Annual overhaul: Complete budget rebuild incorporating lessons learned

• Trigger events: Major changes like new contracts, equipment purchases, or staff changes

• Rolling forecasts: Continuously update next 12 months as you complete each month

• Revenue misses: Consistently falling short of sales projections by 10%+

• Expense creep: Variable costs increasing faster than revenue growth

• Cash flow gaps: Negative cash flow periods that could threaten operations

• Margin compression: Profit margins shrinking due to rising costs or pricing pressure

• Unrealistic assumptions: Overly optimistic growth rates or expense reductions that aren't materializing