# 6. Planning, budgeting & forecasting

In this section, we'll cover the following:

1. **What-if analysis & simulations** - With Premium Table, you can create what-if scenarios and quick forecasts on the fly using a graphical slider to simulate changes. To learn more, refer to [what-if analysis & simulations](/premium-table/working-with-premium-table/6.-planning-budgeting-and-forecasting/what-if-analysis-and-simulations.md).
2. **Goal seek** - Goal Seek is also a type of What-if analysis, except in this method, we specify the desired output or goal value to calculate the necessary input value to achieve the goal. [Learn more about Goal Seek.](/premium-table/working-with-premium-table/6.-planning-budgeting-and-forecasting/goal-seek.md)
3. **Budgeting & allocations** - Premium Table provides a great way to create quick sales forecasts, business plans, or financial budgets. To learn more, refer to [budgeting & allocations](/premium-table/working-with-premium-table/6.-planning-budgeting-and-forecasting/budgeting-and-allocations.md).
4. **Set version** - Set version can be used to compare two or more measures in the report and calculate absolute and percentage variances automatically. Premium Table also provides a one-click variance analysis of different business scenarios. To learn more, refer to [set version](/premium-table/working-with-premium-table/6.-planning-budgeting-and-forecasting/set-version.md).


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