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How Spending Time With Your Numbers Can Improve Your Life
You make quick calculations that start with how much cash is in the bank and add what you think might come in soon.
You make sure it doesn’t go below some threshold set for the bank balance that keeps things from going off the rails.
If this is you, you are not alone.
How To Improve Your Relationship with Your Numbers
My clients deepen the relationship with their financial information through monthly financial forecasting meetings. They do this by taking care of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of the financial part of the business.
Let’s explore those.
How to Feel Better About Money Decisions That Don’t Go As Planned
Last year, I entered into a contract that included coaching and several concrete deliverables, including a website that never got built. My conscious mind expected all that was promised to be delivered. I was upset about the website and disappointed that things did not go as planned.
The Real Story about Financial Forecasting
When you look at your numbers each month and look forward over the next 90-days, you can see what's coming, and have an opportunity to effect change. You will know what is needed to make your business profitable and ensure you don't run out of cash.
This magical process is called financial forecasting.
The Power of Clear Agreements: A Story of Collaboration and Alignment
This is a story about clear agreements. I love clear, up-front agreements. They help everyone feel safe, and when something goes wonky, you can go back to them, and they'll help you get back on track.
So here's what happened...