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How to Measure Sales Growth

Calculate growth correctly and put percentage changes in context.

Use comparable periods

Compare like-for-like weeks, months or years where seasonality matters.

Calculate the percentage

Subtract the earlier sales figure from the later figure and divide the change by the earlier figure.

Look beyond revenue

Growth is healthier when margin, cash generation and customer quality remain sustainable.

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