Jennifer's business has been open for two years. She is hoping that her new marketing plan will increase sales because she would really like to hire an assistant. If sales are up for six months in a row, she will be comfortable bringing on another employee. What is this an example of?

resolving a discrepancy
measuring assets and equity
long-term financial planning
short-term financial planning

This is an example of long-term financial planning. Jennifer is setting a specific goal for increasing sales over a period of time in order to achieve a desired outcome in the future, which is hiring an assistant.