[Verse 1] Planning cash starts with receipts we track Sales collections coming back Accounts receivable timing right Keep the money flowing bright Monthly patterns we must see Seasonal trends help guarantee When the dollars hit our door That's what cash budgets are for [Chorus] Cash in, cash out, timing is key Balance the flow for liquidity Receipts and payments, plan ahead Keep enough cash or business is dead In and out, round and round Adequate balances must be found Cash flow planning, don't delay Liquidity management every day [Verse 2] Now we forecast cash going out Operating expenses throughout Payroll, rent, and supplier bills Timing matters, gives us thrills Capital spending in the mix Equipment purchases we must fix Payment schedules we arrange Managing outflows through the range [Chorus] Cash in, cash out, timing is key Balance the flow for liquidity Receipts and payments, plan ahead Keep enough cash or business is dead In and out, round and round Adequate balances must be found Cash flow planning, don't delay Liquidity management every day [Bridge] When the gap appears so wide Financing needs we can't hide Line of credit standing by Short term loans to get us high Excess cash we must invest Sweep accounts work the best Minimum balance always there Safety cushion shows we care [Verse 3] Rolling forecasts twelve months long Keep our cash position strong Weekly updates, daily checks Monitor what the future expects Variance analysis reveals Where our planning lost its wheels Adjust the budget, change the plan Liquidity management, understand [Chorus] Cash in, cash out, timing is key Balance the flow for liquidity Receipts and payments, plan ahead Keep enough cash or business is dead In and out, round and round Adequate balances must be found Cash flow planning, don't delay Liquidity management every day [Outro] Cash is king, remember well Without it, businesses can't sell Budget wisely, plan with care Liquidity must always be there
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