Funding Scenarios
Summer Cash Flow Planning for Small Businesses
Summer revenue can swing hard in either direction. Some businesses peak; others slow down while customers travel. Either way, payroll, rent, and vendor terms don't take the summer off. Cash-flow planning beats reacting in August.
Map the next 90 days
- Expected revenue by week, not just by month
- Fixed expenses (payroll, rent, insurance, loan payments)
- Known one-time costs (inventory, equipment, tax payments)
- Buffer target, usually a few weeks of operating expenses
When working capital makes sense
If you can see a short gap coming, a planned working-capital request is almost always cleaner than reaching for high-cost short-term debt later. Compare options before signing. See SBA loan requirements.
Practical Takeaway
- Forecast weekly, not monthly, during seasonal swings.
- Decide on a buffer target and protect it before paying down extras.
- Line up funding before the gap, not the week the gap arrives.
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