Cash Flow Forecast

Why write a cash flow forecast?

Very simply cash is the most important element of a business. Without it , or access to it your business would fail.

It is not the same as a profit and loss sheet in fact it is possible for your company to be trading at a profit whilst at the same time having no cash.

So why do it?

You will need to test your plans using assumed sales and costs to see if you need an overdraft, business loan or just the amount of your own cash to see your business through its first year.

Cash flow is when cash actually comes in or goes out of a business. So for example you may invoice a customer but they do not pay you until 30 days later  This amount can go into your 'credit' line and our document automatically posts it into the following month when the cash should actually arrive

Cash Flow Forecast Template 

Now you have completed your cash flow forecast, ensure that you start up a new sheet named 'actual' to track how you are doing in reality.

If you would like further help with Cash Flow Forecasting or any other business need, please do not hesiate to contact us.

Useful Downloads

These simple downloads will help to guide you when starting your business:

 
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