Cash-Flow Runway Forecaster
Turn uneven cash flow into a weekly runway plan with alerts
Build a 13-week cash-flow forecast and runway view so you can anticipate shortfalls and act before you miss payroll, rent, or supplier payments.
INGREDIENTS
PROMPT
Create an SMB cash-flow runway plan. 1) Ask me for: starting cash, average weekly revenue, top 10 expense categories, payroll cadence, upcoming tax dates, and largest receivables. 2) Produce a 13-week weekly forecast table and a short narrative explaining: - the first week cash goes negative (if any), - the 3 biggest drivers of volatility, - mitigation options ranked by speed and risk. 3) Create a "cash-control" checklist for weekly review and set reminders for: payroll, sales tax/estimated tax, rent, and large vendor bills. Output format: clear steps + a spreadsheet-ready table.
How It Works
This byte builds a rolling 13-week cash forecast from your real numbers — starting
cash, expected inflows, and known outflows. Instead of a static spreadsheet you
forget about, you get a living runway estimate that tells you the first week cash
goes negative and what to do about it.
What You Get
- A weekly cash forecast (next 13 weeks)
- A runway estimate (weeks until cash < 0)
- Top 5 levers to pull (collections, spend cuts, timing shifts)
- Calendar reminders for critical weeks
Setup Steps
- Gather your starting cash balance, expected inflows, and recurring outflows
- Run the byte and answer the intake questions
- Review the 13-week forecast table and narrative
- Set weekly calendar reminders for the critical weeks flagged
Tips
- Update the forecast weekly — stale forecasts are worse than no forecast
- Focus on the 3 biggest volatility drivers, not every line item
- Pair with the Late Payment Collection System byte if receivables are a major inflow
- Not accounting or tax advice — validate assumptions with your bookkeeper or CPA