Cashflow Worksheet

Clarity starts with the flow of money.

Founders often feel overwhelmed or avoidant when it comes to finances, and that’s completely normal. But ignoring your numbers only compounds the stress. This simple worksheet is designed to give you a quick, approachable snapshot of where your money is coming from, where it’s going and how long it will last. No jargon, no complex software, just simple visibility so you can make better decisions.

This worksheet is a simplified, educational tool designed to promote self-awareness and financial confidence. It is not a replacement for accounting software or professional financial advice. If you’re preparing for investment, tax filing or more advanced financial planning, we strongly recommend consulting an accountant or using business finance tools like CheckMark, QuickBooks, Wave or Xero.

Whether you’re flying by gut feel or just starting to think about cashflow, this tool meets you where you are.

Use This Tool When:

You’re currently unfamiliar with accounting software
You feel anxious about finances but don’t know where to start
You’re making spending decisions based on guesswork
You want to feel more in control- even if you’re not “a numbers person”

How to Use It

This worksheet includes 3 simple sections:

Income Snapshot – List expected incoming funds by week or month (remain consistant in time-frames).
Essential Expenses – List recurring and unavoidable costs by week or month (same time-frame as Income).
At the bottom, the worksheet will show your Average Cash Flow- how much you’re gaining or burning. Use this to calculate your runway (how many weeks/months your cash can cover). Remember, this is a starting point and there is no substitution for professional services or accounting software!

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List Your Income (Product Sales, Labor Sales, etc)

Income

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Total Your Income

List Your Expenses

Inventory Cost of Sales

Expenses

Labor

Labor Cost

Labor

Loans

Loan Payments

Rent or Mortgage

Rent or Mortgage Payment

Rent or Mortgage

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Utilities

Insurance

Subscriptions

Supplies

Supplies: Consumables

Consumables

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Month over month miscellaneous expenses, such as advertising, travel, etc

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Total Income from Above

Total Your Expenses

Whether your result is positive or negative, it’s not a judgment- it is valuable directional feedback. A positive cashflow means you’ve got breathing room to invest in growth or build a buffer. A negative cashflow means it’s time to adjust the load by reducing unnecessary expenses, delay spending or seek new revenue sources.

This worksheet is not a substitute for professional accounting advice; it is a powerful first step in building clarity and financial confidence. We recommend a monthly revision and review until accounting software is deployed or professional guidance engaged.

Your Average Cashflow

Take Income, Minus Expenses Equals Cashflow

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