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Running a business comes with uncertainty—economic shifts, supply chain disruptions, unexpected expenses, and periods of unpredictable revenue. But the businesses that weather these storms aren’t lucky; they’re prepared. That preparation starts with a strong budgeting and forecasting process.

I’ve spent decades working with privately held and family-owned businesses, many of which operate without a real roadmap. They rely on instinct or past experience instead of a forward-looking plan. But i…