In order to expand your business, you will need capital. To raise capital, you need to show potential investors that you have the experience and financial acumen to get the job done and the ability to make a profit-you need a solid financial forecast. This book takes you step-by-step through creating financial forecast with Microsoft® Excel 2010 so you can: Assess project feasibility, Fund company cash needs, Determine financial feasibility of a project before committing, Identify problems before they become major, By following the guidelines presented in this book, you will give a potential funding source the necessary information to make an investment decision. And when they see the information they want to see, you'll hear the words you want to hear: "Here's your check."