Friday 4 March

Today on StartupSmart, we help you take a glimpse into the short-term financial outlook of your new business.

Smart start-ups put together sales and revenue projections for the initial period after launch. However, mistakes are commonly made in anticipating demand and lead conversion.

Today, entrepreneur Scott Handsaker explains how to predict the fortunes of your business with a healthy dose of reality.

Elsewhere, mentor Debra Templar outlines the process of organising an event and Ms Manners reveals the etiquette involved in the crucial area of eating olives.

Oliver Milman, editor