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How to Build a Simple Cash Flow Forecast
Create a basic cash flow forecast so you can see upcoming cash gaps, payment timing, expenses, and decisions before they become emergencies.
How to use it
List beginning cash, expected money in, and expected money out by week.
Mark uncertain items clearly.
Update the forecast every week.
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Detailed instructions
1
Build the weekly view
Cash flow is about timing. A monthly view can hide a bad week, so start with a 13-week forecast.
Create columns for the next 13 weeks.
Start each week with beginning cash.
Add expected receipts and payments.
2
Separate certain from uncertain
Do not treat hopeful sales like cash. Mark expected, likely, and uncertain money differently.
Include signed contracts separately from possible deals.
Use conservative payment dates.
Add notes for risky receivables.
3
Use it for decisions
The forecast should drive action: collections, spending cuts, financing, hiring timing, or deposit rules.
Review the lowest cash week.
Decide what to collect or delay.
Update the forecast after every major change.
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