Financial planning does not require a crystal ball. It requires creating a simple but thorough spreadsheet that outlines all of your cash needs and expectations on a quarterly basis. In this seminar, we will discuss an overview of the principles behind the 13-week model where cash is king. We will present the model, explain its use, and provide real world examples to illustrate how to use it. We will provide a template for small brewery owners to adopt and mold to fit their individual needs.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to use your 13-week cash flow forecast to easily track real time income and expenses to manage cash flow
• Learn to use your cash flow forecast to plan for purchases, capital expenditure projects, new hires, and expansions
• Gain the knowledge to be aware of upcoming financial speed bumps or challenges and deal with them before they become a problem
• Discuss how to align your 13-week cash flow forecast with production needs to manage raw and packaging materials ordering and better manage production
• Know how to use your cash flow forecast to help with financing decisions