Budgeting period is an allocation of time to plan for your money and how or where it's gonna be used. There are two types of budgeting period: Short term and Long term.
Short-term Budgeting period
This budgeting period covers from 6 months to a year, depending on the nature of the business. For seasonal businesses, it should cover at least one seasonal cycle. For wholesale and retail businesses, 6 month is enough.
Long-term Budgeting Period
This covers more than a year of operating. It focuses on the futuristic performance of a business or company. Factors used are market trends, economic growth, inflation rates and industrial production. These factors help foresee profit or problems that may arise. Consequently, this will also help you in your present decisions.
