
| Item | Owner | Ready |
|---|---|---|
| Bank balance + last 4 weeks inflows/outflows | ||
| Payroll dates + rent dates | ||
| Supplier payment terms (top 20) | ||
| Large receivables list (corporate/catering) |
| Phase | Goal | What to do | Owner | Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Build forecast | List inflows/outflows; add known dates; set minimum + warning buffers | ||
| Week 2 | Install discipline | Create payables calendar; receivables tracker; weekly cash meeting cadence |
| Week ending | Opening cash | Closing cash | Biggest risk (next 4 weeks) | Top 3 actions | Owner | Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rule: Cash is timing, not just profit. If cash is below your buffer, pause discretionary spend immediately.