You’re busy delivering for clients. You don’t have time for a complex 12-week financial model. You just need to know: can I make payroll in two weeks, and what can I safely spend next month? The key is a rolling four-week forecast.

The 4-Week Framework

Step 1 — Starting Balance. Your cash position today. Pull it from your bank account right now.

Step 2 — Known Inflows (next 4 weeks). Only invoices already sent and confirmed deposits like retainers. Be conservative. Do not count sales you think you’ll close — only money already owed to you.

Step 3 — Known Outflows (next 4 weeks). Payroll, rent, software subscriptions, scheduled tax payments. Every predictable expense — nothing left out.

Step 4 — Ending Balance. Starting Balance + Inflows − Outflows. This is the only number that truly matters for your next 30 days.

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about eliminating surprises. The process itself forces you to look forward and take corrective action before a problem hits — giving you 30 days of clarity instead of 3 days of panic.

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