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Learn how to build a 13-week cash flow forecast to plan for Q1 and avoid cash shortages in your business.

Mirror Accounting Services explains cash flow forecasting, weekly cash planning, and how to stay financially stable during slow sales cycles and tax season. We show you how to build a simple 13-week cash flow forecast so you can anticipate shortfalls, plan for growth, and make confident financial decisions—especially during Q1, when many businesses face slower sales, tax payments, and rising expenses.

Profit doesn’t keep your business alive—cash does. This video gives you a practical system to make sure you always know where your money is going and whether you have enough to cover what’s coming next.

What You’ll Learn

✔ Why Q1 is the most dangerous quarter for cash flow
✔ How to build a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast
✔ How to project real cash inflows (not wishful thinking)
✔ How to plan for payroll, taxes, rent, and debt payments
✔ How to spot cash shortages before they become crises
✔ Simple habits that keep your business cash-positive

The 13-Week Cash Flow Method

In this video we walk you through how to:

Start with your current cash balance

Forecast customer payments and other income

Map out all expenses and tax payments

Calculate weekly surpluses or shortfalls

Update your forecast every week

This gives you a live financial dashboard for your business.

Pro Tips Covered

• How to negotiate better vendor payment terms
• Why invoicing speed matters
• How much cash you should keep in reserve
• How to avoid spending mistakes that create cash crunches

Quick Tip: The Friday Cash Check

Set a 15-minute reminder every Friday to:
• Review bank balances
• Look at upcoming bills
• Confirm expected customer payments

When paired with a 13-week forecast, this habit gives you total control over your cash flow.

Need Help?

If you want help building or reviewing your Q1 cash flow forecast, we’re here to help. A short review now can prevent months of financial stress later.

Book a quick review using the link in the description.

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