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Architecture Firm cash flow forecast for the next 13 weeks

An architecture forecast is salaries against phase billings that pay slowly. Put each invoice in the week the client will most likely pay.

Cash in the bank today$ Customer payments per week, on average$ Payroll per run, all-in$ Payroll schedule Next payroll is in Fixed bills per month, paid on the 1st$ Other spending per week (supplies, fuel, card)$

Add one-off items (tax payment, equipment, a big invoice)

Negative for money going out, positive for money coming in.

Lowest point

Safe line (2 payrolls)

cash you never want to drop under

Weeks under the safe line

of the next 13

Week of	Comes in	Payroll	Bills and other	Cash at week end

The starting numbers are an example for an architecture firm. Replace them with yours.

Getting the forecast right for an architecture firm

Bill monthly by percent complete where the contract allows, and forecast from that.
Put consultant payments on their own terms.
Mark projects at risk of delay, and show the cash with and without them.

An example

A firm finishes design development on a $400,000 fee in May and bills $80,000. The developer pays from a loan draw that funds in July. Salaries for May, June and July go out first. The forecast shows that gap before the next phase starts.

What to watch

Projects on hold with staff still assigned
Developer clients waiting on loan draws
Consultant invoices due before client payments

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