Benefit of cash flow forecast

Using a cash flow forecast will let you be proactive rather than reactive when managing your cash.

Owners are always the last to get paid. Cash flow forecast projections will help

Using a cash flow forecast will let you be proactive rather than reactive when managing your cash.

Owners are always the last to get paid. Cash flow forecast projections will help owners better manage the draws they are able to take, and sleep at night better.

Your company will be better able to take prompt payment discounts and make forward buying decisions.

Lenders love to see a business that is forecasting their cash flow. It is a sign of strong management.

When you consistently use a cash flow forecast you find yourself being more successful and less stressed.

owners better manage the draws they are able to take, and sleep at night better.

Benefit of cash flow forecast
  • Using a cash flow forecast will let you be proactive rather than reactive when managing your cash.
  • Owners are always the last to get paid. Cash flow forecast projections will help owners better manage the draws they are able to take, and sleep at night better.
  • Your company will be better able to take prompt payment discounts and make forward buying decisions.
  • Lenders love to see a business that is forecasting their cash flow. It is a sign of strong management.
  • When you consistently use a cash flow forecast you find yourself being more successful and less stressed.
What kind of business should use a cash flow forecast?
  • Any business that is outrunning their cash
  • Businesses that have experienced uneven historical financial performance
  • Fast growing businesses
  • Seasonal businesses that need more cash during busy months and have less cash in slow months
  • Businesses to business companies like oil and gas service companies, construction companies and government contractors, or others in industries with longer business cycles and payment streams
Thirteen Week Cash Flow Report

The Thirteen Week Cash Flow Report, defined as a method to forecast the cash flow needs of a company, is commonly used in businesses with complicated cash cycles. When active cash management is required, this tool is especially useful. This model is used best as a “big picture” tool to see how much cash is required on a forward rolling basis. However, having a clear sense of your working capital needs and when you need it gives added impetus to collect cash and/or to generate revenue.

Required information for Thirteen Week Cash Flow Projection
  • Beginning cash balance
  • Estimated cash receipts from customer
  • Note/lease payments
  • Estimated payroll and taxes
  • Estimated operating expenses
  • Payments on Old A/P
  • Receipts on Old AR
  • Input Financial Information
  • Monitor & Update

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