Use this checklist to manage and review your cash flow weekly and monthly.
| Task | Done |
|---|---|
| Record all income sources (sales, subscriptions, services) | |
| Check for delayed payments or outstanding invoices | |
| Log new transactions into accounting system or spreadsheet |
| Task | Done |
|---|---|
| List all fixed expenses (rent, salaries, software) | |
| List all variable expenses (ads, events, supplies) | |
| Categorize and tag all transactions | |
| Cancel or renegotiate unnecessary subscriptions |
| Task | Done |
|---|---|
| Estimate income for next 4 weeks | |
| Estimate expenses for next 4 weeks | |
| Calculate projected balance | |
| Plan for any funding gaps or surplus allocation |
| Day | Activity | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Update last week’s income & expenses | |
| Tuesday | Send invoices & check incoming payments | |
| Wednesday | Review bank balances and reconcile statements | |
| Thursday | Identify upcoming large expenses or deadlines | |
| Friday | Finalize cash flow report and make adjustments |
| Task | Done |
|---|---|
| Compare forecast vs actuals | |
| Prepare and save monthly cash flow statement | |
| Discuss results with team or advisor |