Operating cash
Funds for payroll, rent, software, vendors, and expected working capital needs.
Model operating cash, tax reserves, payroll safety, debt service, and owner distributions without turning every month-end into a crisis meeting.
This page frames business finance as operating discipline: runway, treasury layers, controls, and capital allocation.
Funds for payroll, rent, software, vendors, and expected working capital needs.
A protected layer for expected tax obligations, reviewed with qualified professionals.
Runway against delayed receivables, seasonal drops, and emergency expenses.
Money intentionally set aside for hiring, inventory, marketing, or strategic expansion.
The finance function should help the founder see problems early enough to choose, not react.
| Review | Frequency | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Cash runway | Weekly | Identify short-term pressure before commitments are made. |
| Receivables | Weekly | Track collection risk and client concentration. |
| Owner pay | Monthly | Align distributions with tax reserves and working capital. |
| Capital allocation | Quarterly | Decide between growth investment, debt reduction, and retained reserves. |
Monthly visual overview of cash, runway, obligations, and capital priorities.
A rolling forecast for near-term operational decisions and payment planning.
Simple rules for when to hold cash, pay debt, invest, or distribute to owners.