between a firm’s life cycle stage and its ability to accurately forecast sales? Why is this the case, and how do capital suppliers respond

1. What is the relationship between a firm’s life cycle stage and its ability to accurately forecast sales? Why is this the case, and how do capital suppliers respond?

 2. Does the DRP of any venture change over time? If yes, what might cause the DRP to change? How does this affect the cost of debt capital?