Procedure: Most of the entries for the cash flow spreadsheet are self-explanatory; however, the following suggestions are offered to simplify the procedure:
(A) Suggest even dollars be used rather than showing cents.
(B) If this is a new business, or an existing business undergoing significant changes or alterations, the cash flow part of the column marked "Pre-start-up Position" should be completed. [Fill in appropriate blanks only.] Costs involved here are, for example, rent, telephone, and utilities deposits before the business is actually open. Other items might be equipment purchases, alterations, the owner's cash injection, and cash from loans received before actual operations begin.
(C) Next fill in the pre-start-up position of the essential operating data [non-cash flow information], where applicable.
(D) Complete the spreadsheet using the suggestions for each entry, provided in the partial spreadsheet on the next worksheet.