Financial Planning

Creating a 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast

Learn how to create an accurate 13-week cash flow forecast that will help you make informed decisions during financial difficulties.

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Tenable Support Team

Senior Business Advisor

8 min read

A 13-week cash flow forecast is an essential tool for businesses facing financial difficulties. It provides a detailed view of your expected cash position over the next quarter, helping you make critical decisions about your business's future.

Why 13 Weeks?

Perfect Timeframe

13 weeks provides enough detail for immediate planning while being manageable to maintain and update regularly.

Industry Standard

Banks, investors, and insolvency practitioners expect 13-week forecasts when assessing business viability.

Step-by-Step Creation Process

1

Gather Historical Data

  • Last 6 months of bank statements
  • Sales records and invoicing patterns
  • Supplier payment schedules
  • Fixed cost commitments
2

Project Cash Inflows

  • Confirmed sales orders
  • Outstanding invoices
  • Expected new business
  • Other income sources
3

Calculate Cash Outflows

  • Payroll costs
  • Rent & utilities
  • Supplier payments
  • Loan repayments
  • Tax obligations
  • Other expenses

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