Determine if there are any strategies mentioned in the business plan about marketing and research. determine whether the financial forecast is indicative of a continual increase over a specific period of time. directions continue to analyze the company's business plan from parts 1-2 and complete the following steps: step 4. look to see if there are any strategies mentioned in the business plan about marketing and research. this section should indicate what the sales projection will be in detail. it should include projections for each month, quarter, and year. try to determine whether the financial forecast is indicative of a continual increase over a specific period of time. record the information you found for step 4. make sure you discuss any marketing and research strategies, projections, and whether the financial forecast is indicative of a continual increase over a specific period of time.