- What is the goal of business growth? Discussion Questions - Growing a business requires and - Discuss the four primary reasons to grow a business. - Describe how industry changes present opportunities for growth. - Why must a business plan and budget its growth? - What financial statement(s) are the starting point(s) for growth forecasts? - What risk(s) does a business face during a growth period if it extends credit to its customers? - When projecting future cash flow statements, what should be the primary concern of the business owner? - What limits how fast a business should grow? - When does growth make sense? When might growth not make sense