What it means
A cash-flow forecast shows when money is expected in, when money must go out and where the pressure points may appear.
The practical goal is to reduce missing information, prevent avoidable delays and create a cleaner handover for the next step.
What to prepare
Start with company records, bank statements, invoices, ownership details and the specific requirement from the bank, funder, tender team, CIPC, SARS or partner practice.
Keep source documents organized by month and service type so exceptions can be reviewed quickly.
Document quality
Good business documents should be specific, realistic and easy to review. They should not promise guaranteed funding, tender awards or approvals.