A business budget estimates an organization's revenue and expenses over a specific period and drives important business decisions. A carefully crafted and constructed budget allows a business to track where it is financially. This allows for strategic, long-term planning for everything from current operating costs to potential expansion. Budgeting is vital for small-business owners because they often operate with minimal funding. Being a little bit off on earnings can have a devastating effect. This course gives a basic overview of how organizations can prevent business and financial problems due to budgeting issues. This overview course may be appropriate for professionals at all organizational levels.