Take control of your business finances and streamline your bookkeeping with this highly interactive Small Business Cash Flow Tracker. Designed to help you forecast your cash flow for the next 12 months, log actuals, and track performance against your forecast, this tool makes managing your business’s financial health easier than ever before. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this tracker will simplify your bookkeeping, help you stay on top of your cash flow, anticipate issues, and make informed decisions.
Key Features:
* 12-Month Forecast: Plan your business's finances for the next year with ease.
* Reusable Each Year: Simply adjust your forecast for the next year without having to purchase a new sheet.
* Highly Interactive Chart: Tailor your view to suit your needs, ensuring you see the most important data for your business.
* Google Sheets Compatible: Works seamlessly with Google Sheets for easy access and updates.
* Troubleshooting & Tip Guide Included: Stay on track with our handy guide, ensuring you get the most out of your tracker.
Track Cash Flow from Multiple Perspectives:
* Monthly Net Cash Flow: Understand your overall monthly inflows and outflows.
* Lowest Monthly Balance: Identify potential cash flow issues early by tracking the lowest point each month.
* Net Cash Flow by Activity Type: View cash flows broken down by operating, investing, and financing activities.
* Interactive Chart: Customize your view to drive better decision-making and get a clear picture of your cash flow health.
Test Scenarios & Forecast Adjustments:
* Simulate Big Purchases or Changes: The dedicated test area allows you to model different scenarios and test purchases or investments.
* Real-Time Updates: See your forecast update as you enter test data.
* Hide Test Area When Not in Use: Keep your working area clean and focused, only showing the test area when you need it.
Day-by-Day Cash Flow Breakdown:
* Auto Adjusts for the Current Year: The tracker automatically adjusts to the current year and your starting information, keeping things up-to-date.
* Track Inflows and Outflows by Day: Get an accurate day-by-day breakdown of when money will come in and go out, with your remaining balance always visible.
View Key Information at a Glance:
* Lowest Balance Highlighted: Easily spot when your cash balance is at its lowest point in the coming 12 months.
* 12-Month Overview: Quickly view starting and ending balances, net cash flow, and a summary of each month's lowest balance.
Track Performance Against Your Forecast:
* Compare Actuals to Forecast: See your forecast as a profile on the chart, and track your actual cash flow against it in real-time.
* Instant Feedback: Know when you're exceeding your forecast, falling short, or heading for a negative cash flow month, so you can adjust quickly.
Perfect for small business owners looking to keep their finances organized and accurately forecast or track cash flow. This tracker helps you anticipate issues, track performance, and make smarter financial decisions. Start mastering your business's cash flow today!
3 Easy Steps for Setup:
1) Enter your starting information in the blue area.
2) Enter inflow information in green.
3) Enter outflow information in orange.
User-Friendly Design:
* Easily Identify User Input Areas: Clearly marked sections for user inputs make updating your sheet a breeze.
Available Frequency Options:
- Weekly - This will cause the amount to occur every seven (7) days.
- Biweekly - This will cause the amount to occur every fourteen (14) days.
- Semi-Monthly - This will cause the amount to only occur two times per month. Once on the 15th and then once on the last day of the month.
- Monthly - This will cause the amount to occur every month.
- Quarterly - This will cause the amount to occur once every 3 months.
- Semiannual - This will cause the amount to occur every 6 months.
- Yearly - This will cause the amount to only occur once every 12 months.
Compatibility & Versatility:
* Works with Google Sheets: Our Business Cash Flow Tracker works on any device that supports Google Sheets, providing flexibility and convenience.
What’s Included?:
- Business Cash Flow Tracker - 12 Month - Google Sheets Spreadsheet (You will receive a How To Guide that walks you step by step to add the spreadsheet to your Google account)
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Tip Guide
READ BEFORE PURCHASING:
- This product was developed in Google Sheets.
- The test area only affects the lowest monthly balance and monthly net cash flow forecasts. The individual activity type forecasts cannot be tested.
- You cannot export this sheet to Excel as the chart will not convert.
- Please make sure you will not need more than the maximum amount of inflow and/or outflow line items. You cannot add additional inflow or outflow line items to this spreadsheet. If you have more than the maximum amount, please consider consolidating to fit this spreadsheet.
DISCLAIMER:
The information provided in this spreadsheet is for informational purposes only and is not intended as financial advice. Users should seek the advice of a qualified financial professional before making any financial decisions based on the information in this spreadsheet. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. By continuing to use this spreadsheet, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer and assume full responsibility for any actions taken based on the information provided.
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