Money coming in.
Record sales or services and the payments received. Separate paid sales from what customers still owe.
SERVICES
Your business, a clearer plan.
For traders and entrepreneurs in Bugesera: understand working capital, income and what your business needs to keep going.
Understand your cash flow.
Money going out.
Record rent, equipment, stock purchases, transport and other business costs.
What comes next.
Look at bills due before the next income arrives. Plan working capital for stock and day-to-day operations.
A simple business record.
Each day, record the date, activity, money received, money paid and the amount remaining. Keep important receipts.
Before discussing a loan.
- Explain what the money would buy and how it supports the business.
- Bring an overview of income and expenses.
- Ask about the total cost and repayment schedule.
- Consider how you would respond to a slower trading period.