This document discusses various forecasting tools and techniques that can help businesses plan effectively. It describes qualitative and quantitative forecasting methods, with qualitative relying on subjective factors like industry opinions for startups with no past data, and quantitative examining past data trends. Some key forecasting tools mentioned are Demand Works for inventory and sales planning, QuickBooks for generating financial trend reports, and Tableau for business intelligence and strategizing around different data areas. Accurate forecasting using these methods and tools can help businesses set and meet objectives by predicting sales, budgets, and other metrics.