Creating Financial Projections or Proforma to help you start a successful and profitable small business. Financial Projections are perhaps the most important part of a Business Plan. It’s the only way to project if your business model has the potential to be profitable, and if the business is worth the investment of your time and money. Download a free Financial Projections spreadsheet from the show notes page. Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs.