5-Minute Cash Flow Reality Check
Stop wondering where your money actually goes. This lightning-fast assessment reveals cash flow patterns most businesses miss completely. You'll spot the three critical leak points that typically drain 15-20% of working capital.
5 min setup Daily tracking Weekly insights
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Record your last 30 days of expenses in three categories: essential operations, growth investments, and everything else.
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Calculate the percentage split and identify which category surprises you most.
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Set alerts for any expense over £200 in the "everything else" category.
Immediate Impact
Within two weeks, most business owners reduce unnecessary expenses by 12-18% simply because they become conscious of spending patterns they never noticed before.
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The 3-2-1 Decision Framework
When facing any financial decision over £1,000, this framework cuts analysis time by 60% while improving decision quality. Works whether you're considering new equipment, hiring, or investment opportunities.
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3 potential outcomes: Best case, worst case, most likely case
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2 key metrics: ROI timeline and cash flow impact
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1 deal-breaker question: Can we survive if this fails completely?
Why This Works
Rather than endless analysis paralysis, you focus on what actually matters. Business owners using this method make decisions 3x faster and report higher confidence levels in their choices.
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Weekly Financial Temperature Check
Every Friday at 4 PM, spend exactly 10 minutes reviewing five numbers that predict your next month's financial health. This isn't about complex forecasting – it's about spotting trouble before it becomes crisis.
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Check bank balance vs. same day last month (trend direction matters more than absolute numbers)
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Review outstanding invoices over 30 days old (chase immediately if over 20% of monthly revenue)
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Calculate next week's committed expenses vs. confirmed incoming payments
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Note any unusual expenses or income from the week
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Set one financial priority for the following week
Proven Results
Businesses implementing this Friday routine report catching financial problems an average of 3-4 weeks earlier than before. Early detection typically reduces problem resolution costs by 40-60%.
