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	* Fee forecasting.		* Fee forecasting.
		+	* Financial hedging.
	* Financial management tools.		* Financial management tools.
	* Fluctuations.		* Fluctuations.

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−	A cash flow forecast is an important business tool ~~for every business. The forecast~~ establishes whether there is enough cash to run ~~the~~ business or to expand it. It will also reveal when more cash is going out of the business, than in.	+	= Introduction =
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		+	A cash flow forecast is an important business tool that establishes whether there is enough cash to run a business or to expand it. It will also reveal when more cash is going out of the business, than in.

	A cash flow forecast (also called a 'cash flow budget' or 'cash flow projection') helps identify whether a firm needs to borrow, how much, when, and how it will repay the loan.		A cash flow forecast (also called a 'cash flow budget' or 'cash flow projection') helps identify whether a firm needs to borrow, how much, when, and how it will repay the loan.

−	Building a cash flow forecast allows an evaluation of cash resources that are required and when they are required by. Business owners can identify likely future gaps in funding and plan for those gaps accordingly. It is ~~a vitally~~ important tool for predicting the continuing financial health of the business.	+	Building a cash flow forecast allows an evaluation of cash resources that are required and when they are required. Business owners can identify likely future gaps in funding and plan for those gaps accordingly. It is an important tool for predicting the continuing financial health of the business.

	Additionally, cash flow models enable business owners to assess 'what if' scenarios by changing key variables to see how vulnerable the business is to price changes, staffing levels, exchange or interest rate movements, and other key drivers.		Additionally, cash flow models enable business owners to assess 'what if' scenarios by changing key variables to see how vulnerable the business is to price changes, staffing levels, exchange or interest rate movements, and other key drivers.

−	In larger organisations the cash flow projection can be integrated with day to day operations. This can help identify what production is necessary, what resourcing is required and can provide an assessment of the capacity within a business.	+	In larger organisations the cash flow projection can be integrated with day-to-day operations. This can help identify what production is necessary, what resourcing is required and can provide an assessment of the capacity within a business.
		+
		+	= What should be included in a cash flow forecast? =
		+
		+	There are three key elements in a cash flow forecast: likely sales, projected payment timings, and projected costs.
		+
		+	== Likely sales ==
		+
		+	To start, estimate likely sales for the weeks or months covered by the cash flow forecast. The easiest way to do this is to look at sales history from the last few years. Take note of any seasonal patterns, or the impact of promotions in those months.
		+
		+	If it is a new business, then use data from suppliers, industry experts and even competitors to make predictions.
		+
		+	When estimating these sales, it’s important to take any future plans into consideration. Take a look at the current state of the market and any emerging trends, as these may have an impact on the business. Things to consider include any promotional activity or product launches, and the activity of competitors too.
		+
		+	== Projected payment timings ==
		+
		+	Once the estimated sales are in place, add in when payments are expected to be received. Factor in a delay for most payments.
		+
		+	== Projected costs ==
		+
		+	Next estimate outgoings. The business will likely have fixed and variable costs, and both will need including.
		+
		+	Fixed costs include things such as rent and salaries. Add these dates and projected amounts, including bills, fees, memberships and tax payments.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	Variable costs are the opposite – they’re usually dependent on the sales made. For example, stock or raw materials. In this instance, use likely sales to predict how much these costs will be.

−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

	* Balance sheet.		* Balance sheet.

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−	~~== What should be included in a~~ cash flow forecast~~? ==~~	+	A cash flow forecast is an important business tool for every business. The forecast establishes whether there is enough cash to run the business or to expand it. It will also reveal when more cash is going out of the business, than in.

−	~~There are three key elements to include in a~~ cash flow forecast~~: your estimated likely sales~~, ~~projected payment timings~~, and ~~your projected costs~~.	+	A cash flow forecast (also called a 'cash flow budget' or 'cash flow projection') helps identify whether a firm needs to borrow, how much, when, and how it will repay the loan.

−	~~== Likely sales ==~~	+	Building a cash flow forecast allows an evaluation of cash resources that are required and when they are required by. Business owners can identify likely future gaps in funding and plan for those gaps accordingly. It is a vitally important tool for predicting the continuing financial health of the business.

−	~~To start~~, ~~you need to estimate your likely sales for the weeks or months covered by your~~ cash flow ~~forecast. The easiest way~~ to ~~do this~~ is to ~~look at your sales history from the last few years. Take note of any seasonal patterns~~, or ~~the impact of promotions you have run in those months~~.	+	Additionally, cash flow models enable business owners to assess 'what if' scenarios by changing key variables to see how vulnerable the business is to price changes, staffing levels, exchange or interest rate movements, and other key drivers.

−	~~If you’re just starting your business, then you~~ can ~~use data from suppliers~~, ~~industry experts~~ and ~~even competitors to make predictions~~.	+	In larger organisations the cash flow projection can be integrated with day to day operations. This can help identify what production is necessary, what resourcing is required and can provide an assessment of the capacity within a business.

−	When estimating these sales, it’s important to take any future plans into consideration too. Take a look at the current state of the market and any emerging trends, as these may have an impact on your business. Things to consider include any promotional activity or product launches, and the activity of competitors too.	+	= Find out more =

−	== ~~Projected payment timings~~ ==	+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	~~Once your estimated sales are in place, you need to add in when you expect payments to be received~~.	+	* Balance sheet.
−		+	* Budget
−	~~As you probably know, you’ll need to factor a delay for most payments (most payments are usually 2 weeks late)~~.	+	* Business case.
−		+	* Cash flow.
−	~~== Projected costs ==~~	+	* Cash flow statement.
−		+	* Construction contract.
−	~~So now your cash~~ flow ~~forecast shows you how much income you expect, and when you expect to receive that income you need to estimate your outgoings~~.	+	* Construction organisations and strategy.
−		+	* Contingency.
−	~~Your business will likely have fixed and variable costs,~~ and ~~both will need including~~.	+	* Cost plans.
−		+	* Earned value.
−	~~<ul>~~	+	* Fee forecasting.
−	~~<li>Fixed costs include rent and salaries, and will stay the same regardless of how much you earn~~. ~~Add these dates and projected amounts, including bills, fees, memberships and tax payments~~.~~</li>~~	+	* Financial management tools.
−	~~<li>Variable costs are the opposite – they’re usually dependent on the sales you make~~. ~~For example, stock or raw materials~~. ~~In this instance, you can use your likely sales to predict how much these costs will be~~.~~</li>~~	+	* Fluctuations.
−	~~<li><p>A cash flow forecast is an important business tool for every business~~. The ~~forecast establishes whether there is enough cash to run the business or to expand it. It will also reveal when more cash is going out~~ of ~~the business, than in~~.~~</p>~~	+	* Resource forecasting.
−	~~== Uses ==~~	+	* Retention.
−		+	* The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013.
−	~~<p>Building a cash flow forecast allows an evaluation of cash resources that are required and when they are required by~~. ~~Business owners can identify likely future gaps in funding and plan for those gaps accordingly. It is a vitally important tool for predicting the continuing financial health of the business.</p>~~	+	* Working capital.
−	<p>Additionally, cash flow models enable business owners to assess 'what if' scenarios by changing key variables to see how vulnerable the business is to price changes, staffing levels, exchange or interest rate movements, and other key drivers.</p>	+	* Whole life costs.
−	<p>In larger organisations the cash flow projection can be integrated with day to day operations. This can help identify what production is necessary, what resourcing is required and can provide an assessment of the capacity within a business.~~</p></li></ul>~~	+

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	<li>Variable costs are the opposite – they’re usually dependent on the sales you make. For example, stock or raw materials. In this instance, you can use your likely sales to predict how much these costs will be.</li>		<li>Variable costs are the opposite – they’re usually dependent on the sales you make. For example, stock or raw materials. In this instance, you can use your likely sales to predict how much these costs will be.</li>
	<li><p>A cash flow forecast is an important business tool for every business. The forecast establishes whether there is enough cash to run the business or to expand it. It will also reveal when more cash is going out of the business, than in.</p>		<li><p>A cash flow forecast is an important business tool for every business. The forecast establishes whether there is enough cash to run the business or to expand it. It will also reveal when more cash is going out of the business, than in.</p>
−	~~<p>A cash flow forecast (also called a 'cash flow budget' or 'cash flow projection') helps identify whether a firm needs to borrow, how much, when, and how it will repay the loan.</p>~~	+	== Uses ==
		+
	<p>Building a cash flow forecast allows an evaluation of cash resources that are required and when they are required by. Business owners can identify likely future gaps in funding and plan for those gaps accordingly. It is a vitally important tool for predicting the continuing financial health of the business.</p>		<p>Building a cash flow forecast allows an evaluation of cash resources that are required and when they are required by. Business owners can identify likely future gaps in funding and plan for those gaps accordingly. It is a vitally important tool for predicting the continuing financial health of the business.</p>
	<p>Additionally, cash flow models enable business owners to assess 'what if' scenarios by changing key variables to see how vulnerable the business is to price changes, staffing levels, exchange or interest rate movements, and other key drivers.</p>		<p>Additionally, cash flow models enable business owners to assess 'what if' scenarios by changing key variables to see how vulnerable the business is to price changes, staffing levels, exchange or interest rate movements, and other key drivers.</p>

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−	A cash flow forecast is an important business tool for every business. The forecast establishes whether there is enough cash to run the business or to expand it. It will also reveal when more cash is going out of the business, than in.
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−	~~A cash flow forecast (also called a 'cash flow budget' or 'cash flow projection') helps identify whether a firm needs to borrow, how much, when, and how it will repay the loan.~~
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−	Building a cash flow forecast allows an evaluation of cash resources that are required and when they are required by. Business owners can identify likely future gaps in funding and plan for those gaps accordingly. It is a vitally important tool for predicting the continuing financial health of the business.
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−	Additionally, cash flow models enable business owners to assess 'what if' scenarios by changing key variables to see how vulnerable the business is to price changes, staffing levels, exchange or interest rate movements, and other key drivers.
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−	In larger organisations the cash flow projection can be integrated with day to day operations. This can help identify what production is necessary, what resourcing is required and can provide an assessment of the capacity within a business.
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	== What should be included in a cash flow forecast? ==		== What should be included in a cash flow forecast? ==

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	Your business will likely have fixed and variable costs, and both will need including.		Your business will likely have fixed and variable costs, and both will need including.

−	* Fixed costs include rent and salaries, and will stay the same regardless of how much you earn. Add these dates and projected amounts, including bills, fees, memberships and tax payments.	+	<ul>
−	* Variable costs are the opposite – they’re usually dependent on the sales you make. For example, stock or raw materials. In this instance, you can use your likely sales to predict how much these costs will be.	+	<li>Fixed costs include rent and salaries, and will stay the same regardless of how much you earn. Add these dates and projected amounts, including bills, fees, memberships and tax payments.</li>
−		+	<li>Variable costs are the opposite – they’re usually dependent on the sales you make. For example, stock or raw materials. In this instance, you can use your likely sales to predict how much these costs will be.</li>
−	~~= Find out~~ more =	+	<li><p>A cash flow forecast is an important business tool for every business. The forecast establishes whether there is enough cash to run the business or to expand it. It will also reveal when more cash is going out of the business, than in.</p>
−		+	<p>A cash flow forecast (also called a 'cash flow budget' or 'cash flow projection') helps identify whether a firm needs to borrow, how much, when, and how it will repay the loan.</p>
−	~~=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===~~	+	<p>Building a cash flow forecast allows an evaluation of cash resources that are required and when they are required by. Business owners can identify likely future gaps in funding and plan for those gaps accordingly. It is a vitally important tool for predicting the continuing financial health of the business.</p>
−		+	<p>Additionally, cash flow models enable business owners to assess 'what if' scenarios by changing key variables to see how vulnerable the business is to price changes, staffing levels, exchange or interest rate movements, and other key drivers.</p>
−	* Balance sheet.	+	<p>In larger organisations the cash flow projection can be integrated with day to day operations. This can help identify what production is necessary, what resourcing is required and can provide an assessment of the capacity within a business.</p></li></ul>
−	* Budget	+
−	* Business case.	+
−	* Cash flow.	+
−	* Cash flow ~~statement~~.	+
−	* Construction contract.	+
−	* Construction organisations and ~~strategy~~.	+
−	* Contingency.	+
−	* Cost plans.	+
−	* Earned value.	+
−	* Fee forecasting.	+
−	* Financial management tools.	+
−	* Fluctuations.	+
−	* Resource forecasting.	+
−	* Retention.	+
−	* The Late Payment of ~~Commercial Debts Regulations 2013.~~	+
−	* Working capital.	+
−	* Whole life costs.	+

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	In larger organisations the cash flow projection can be integrated with day to day operations. This can help identify what production is necessary, what resourcing is required and can provide an assessment of the capacity within a business.		In larger organisations the cash flow projection can be integrated with day to day operations. This can help identify what production is necessary, what resourcing is required and can provide an assessment of the capacity within a business.
		+
		+	== What should be included in a cash flow forecast? ==
		+
		+	There are three key elements to include in a cash flow forecast: your estimated likely sales, projected payment timings, and your projected costs.
		+
		+	== Likely sales ==
		+
		+	To start, you need to estimate your likely sales for the weeks or months covered by your cash flow forecast. The easiest way to do this is to look at your sales history from the last few years. Take note of any seasonal patterns, or the impact of promotions you have run in those months.
		+
		+	If you’re just starting your business, then you can use data from suppliers, industry experts and even competitors to make predictions.
		+
		+	When estimating these sales, it’s important to take any future plans into consideration too. Take a look at the current state of the market and any emerging trends, as these may have an impact on your business. Things to consider include any promotional activity or product launches, and the activity of competitors too.
		+
		+	== Projected payment timings ==
		+
		+	Once your estimated sales are in place, you need to add in when you expect payments to be received.
		+
		+	As you probably know, you’ll need to factor a delay for most payments (most payments are usually 2 weeks late).
		+
		+	== Projected costs ==
		+
		+	So now your cash flow forecast shows you how much income you expect, and when you expect to receive that income you need to estimate your outgoings.
		+
		+	Your business will likely have fixed and variable costs, and both will need including.
		+
		+	* Fixed costs include rent and salaries, and will stay the same regardless of how much you earn. Add these dates and projected amounts, including bills, fees, memberships and tax payments.
		+	* Variable costs are the opposite – they’re usually dependent on the sales you make. For example, stock or raw materials. In this instance, you can use your likely sales to predict how much these costs will be.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	* Business case.		* Business case.
−	* ~~Cashflow~~.	+	* Cash flow.
		+	* Cash flow statement.
	* Construction contract.		* Construction contract.
	* Construction organisations and strategy.		* Construction organisations and strategy.

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		+	A cash flow forecast is an important business tool for every business. The forecast establishes whether there is enough cash to run the business or to expand it. It will also reveal when more cash is going out of the business, than in.

		+	A cash flow forecast (also called a 'cash flow budget' or 'cash flow projection') helps identify whether a firm needs to borrow, how much, when, and how it will repay the loan.

−	~~=== ===~~	+	Building a cash flow forecast allows an evaluation of cash resources that are required and when they are required by. Business owners can identify likely future gaps in funding and plan for those gaps accordingly. It is a vitally important tool for predicting the continuing financial health of the business.

−	~~[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:Conservation]]~~ [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]]	+	Additionally, cash flow models enable business owners to assess 'what if' scenarios by changing key variables to see how vulnerable the business is to price changes, staffing levels, exchange or interest rate movements, and other key drivers.
		+
		+	In larger organisations the cash flow projection can be integrated with day to day operations. This can help identify what production is necessary, what resourcing is required and can provide an assessment of the capacity within a business.
		+
		+	= Find out more =
		+
		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
		+
		+	* Balance sheet.
		+	* Budget
		+	* Business case.
		+	* Cashflow.
		+	* Construction contract.
		+	* Construction organisations and strategy.
		+	* Contingency.
		+	* Cost plans.
		+	* Earned value.
		+	* Fee forecasting.
		+	* Financial management tools.
		+	* Fluctuations.
		+	* Resource forecasting.
		+	* Retention.
		+	* The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013.
		+	* Working capital.
		+	* Whole life costs.
		+
		+	[[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]]

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−	A cash flow forecast is an important business tool for every business. The forecast establishes whether there is enough cash to run the business or to expand it. It will also reveal when more cash is going out of the business, than in.

−	~~A cash flow forecast (also called a 'cash flow budget' or 'cash flow projection') helps identify whether a firm needs to borrow, how much, when, and how it will repay the loan.~~

−	Building a cash flow forecast allows an evaluation of cash resources that are required and when they are required by. Business owners can identify likely future gaps in funding and plan for those gaps accordingly. It is a vitally important tool for predicting the continuing financial health of the business.	+	=== ===

−	Additionally, cash flow models enable business owners to assess 'what if' scenarios by changing key variables to see how vulnerable the business is to price changes, staffing levels, exchange or interest rate movements, and other key drivers.	+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]]
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−	In larger organisations the cash flow projection can be integrated with day to day operations. This can help identify what production is necessary, what resourcing is required and can provide an assessment of the capacity within a business.	+
−		+
−	~~= Find out more =~~	+
−		+
−	~~=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===~~	+
−		+
−	* Balance sheet.	+
−	* Budget	+
−	* Business case.	+
−	* Cashflow.	+
−	* Construction contract.	+
−	* Construction organisations and strategy.	+
−	* Contingency.	+
−	* Cost plans.	+
−	* Earned value.	+
−	* Fee forecasting.	+
−	* Financial management tools.	+
−	* Fluctuations.	+
−	* Resource forecasting.	+
−	* Retention.	+
−	* The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013.	+
−	* Working capital.	+
−	* Whole life costs.	+
−		+
−	[[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]]	+