What is the goal of business growth? Growing a business requires and Discuss the four primary reasons to grow a business. . . . Discussion Questions 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?