You've learned the basics of 12-week cash flow forecasting. Now let's practice building forecasts, interpreting results, and using them to make smart decisions for your local business.
Remember: forecasting helps you see problems early when they're easier to solve, especially important when serving your community.
Engagement Message
What's the scariest part about running out of cash unexpectedly in your neighborhood?
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
A neighborhood bakery starts Week 1 with $3,000 cash. They expect $1,200 income and $900 expenses. What's their ending cash for Week 1?
A. $3,300
B. $3,900
C. $4,200
D. $2,700
Suggested Answers
- A - Correct
- B
- C
- D
Type
Fill In The Blanks
Markdown With Blanks
Fill in the cash flow formula:
[[blank:Starting]] Cash + Expected [[blank:Income]] - Expected [[blank:Expenses]] = Ending Cash
Suggested Answers
- Starting
- Income
- Expenses
- Profit
- Revenue
- Assets
Type
Sort Into Boxes
Practice Question
Sort these items based on whether they're typically income or expenses for a local business:
Labels
- First Box Label: Income
- Second Box Label: Expenses
First Box Items
- Walk-in customers
- Community events
- Regular clients
