In this video, you’ll learn how to use a simple but powerful forecasting spreadsheet to track the financial health of your business and make better decisions as an owner.
What you’ll learn:
- How to track weekly cash, accounts receivable, and work in progress
- Why forecasting gives you the confidence to hire, invest, and grow
- How to use data to decide when to pull key levers in your business
- Why manual tracking (not just automation) helps you understand your numbers
- The mindset shift from reacting to leading your business with data
Step-by-step walkthrough:
✅ Log weekly cash from your bank account
✅ Pull accounts receivable from Jobber or GoHighLevel
✅ Track work in progress (WIP) and calculate forecasted cash
✅ Set up QuickBooks to email your P&L report every Monday at 3 AM
✅ Add up current revenue + forecasted cash for year-end projection
✅ Track payroll trends using Gusto
✅ Manually enter accounts payable and credit card balances
✅ Review your numbers weekly to decide where to invest and scale
This system helps you stop guessing and start leading with data. Build the habit, put in the reps, and forecast like a real business owner.