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13-Week Cash Flow Starter (Excel)
The same weekly structure I use with clients, ready for your own numbers:
- Weekly receipts, payments and closing cash for 13 weeks
- Opening balance, facility headroom and minimum-cash alert
- Built-in checks and a one-page summary chart
- No macros — every formula is visible and auditable