How can you estimate the total sales volume you can expect in your location?
by projecting the number of anticipated sales on an annual basis
by researching information about your local industry
by hiring an accountant
by reviewing sales figures at the chamber of commerce

By projecting the number of anticipated sales on an annual basis

Explanation:

This is the most effective way to forecast sales volume as it is based on factual data on the previous performance of your company and it could be expected at least to grow according to the inflation variation for the following year.

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