Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and Promotive

Join Hunt Demarest, CPA from Paar Melis and Associates, as he dives into one of the most crucial aspects of financial planning for your business—forecasting for the year ahead. Whether you're setting your business goals or analyzing key performance metrics, Hunt provides actionable insights to help you simplify and strengthen your forecasting process.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why forecasting is essential for your business's growth and performance.
• Simple steps to start forecasting—even if you’ve never done it before.
• Tips on analyzing your current business performance to set realistic goals for 2025.
• How to use key financial metrics to identify areas of focus and improvement.
• Tools and methods to streamline your forecasting, from basic spreadsheets to advanced software.
• Discover how forecasting can bridge the gap between where your business is and where you want it to be. Start making data-driven decisions that drive profitability and success.

Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and Promotive

Did you know that NAPA TRACS has onsite training plus six days a week support?

It all starts when a local representative meets with you to learn about your business and how you run it. After all, it's your shop, so it's your choice.

Let us prove to you that Tracs is the single best shop management system in the business. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at NAPATRACS.com

Thanks to our partner, Promotive

It’s time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit www.gopromotive.com.

Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive Repair

Visit us Online: www.paarmelis.com

Email Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.com

Download a Copy of My Books Here:

• Wrenches to Write-Offs
• Your Perfect Shop

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