Using and Understanding the Graph on the Cash Flow Manager
The graph shows you your cash position based on the data selected on the three tabs (Starting Cash, Expected Incoming Cash, and Expected Outgoing Cash) and the Time Frame. When you open the Cash Flow Manager for the first time only the Balance is displayed in blue. On the left of the graph is a scale that shows you the dollar amount of the balance.
How can I modify the graph?
- You can click the Incoming and/or Outgoing check boxes to add bars for expected incoming cash and expected outgoing cash. In this way, you can see a comparison of money coming in versus money going out.
- You can change the Time Frame to show a longer or shorter time period.
- You can enter adjustments on each tab for projected changes to cash, and projected money coming in or going out.
- You can click the Change Cash Flow Settings and change which types of transactions will appear in the Cash Flow, as well as other options.
What does the Balance tell me?
- The larger the dollar amount on the positive side of $0, the better your cash position is and the more money you have available for further expenses.
- If the balance is close to, or below, $0, you know that you need to lessen expenses, increase sales, and collect money from your customers.