A cash flow forecast is a plan that shows how much money a business expects to receive in, and pay out, over a given period of time. ... Check out our article on how to make a cash flow forecast for more information on the process and benefits of financial forecasting for small businesses.
- The float is the number of shares actually available for trading. Float is calculated by subtracting closely held shares -- owned by insiders, employees, the company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan or other major long-term shareholders -- from the total shares outstanding.
