Cash flow forecasting software for your small business
Confidently predict your cash flow and make smarter business decisions with Xero’s forecasting tools. And connect apps to your Xero software for more info and advanced features, like multi-year forecasting.
Avoid cash shortages
Xero’s short-term cash flow projections help you spot challenges ahead.
Make informed decisions
Simplify complex cash flow with clear data and visualization tools that help you make decisions.
Plan for business growth
Get a business snapshot of your key financial metrics and figure out how to grow your profits.
Xero cash flow forecasting helps you plan ahead
Xero’s cash flow forecasting tools replace guesswork with predictions powered by financial data. This helps you make the right financial decisions – buying new tools, paying the bills, or hiring staff – at the right time.
Never run short of cash
If you have different bills and invoices each month, it’s easy to lose track of your money in the bank. Xero’s accounting forecasting software gives you a clear idea of your cash flow over the coming weeks. You’ll stay one step ahead and avoid cash shortages.
Make good decisions, big and small
No more guesswork. Use Xero’s cash flow projection software to judge what’s best for your business – whether that’s glancing at your Xero dashboard to decide what to spend on a client lunch, or shaping your long-term pricing strategy.
Plan for a bigger, healthier business
A vision for your business is only as good as the info it’s based on. Let Xero’s forecasting tools help you spot the right times to expand your team, invest in assets, or launch a new product. And feel real confidence in your plans!
Xero’s in-built tools and features
Want to see what your next month looks like? Xero’s cash forecasting tool predicts your cash flow for the upcoming 7 or 30 days, based on your existing invoices and bills, including repeat payments. Adjust the forecast to factor in one-off amounts, like unexpected purchases, or tweak the payment dates for overdue invoices and bills to help you adapt to different situations.
Want to see what your next month looks like? Xero’s cash forecasting tool predicts your cash flow for the upcoming 7 or 30 days, based on your existing invoices and bills, including repeat payments. Adjust the forecast to factor in one-off amounts, like unexpected purchases, or tweak the payment dates for overdue invoices and bills to help you adapt to different situations.
As well as showing you what’s coming up, Xero gives you the here and now of your business: all your key financial metrics, like your profit and loss, balance sheets, and revenue trends. See a snapshot on your Xero dashboard or delve into the specifics with customizable, in-depth reports. You can then base your decisions on accurate data.
As well as showing you what’s coming up, Xero gives you the here and now of your business: all your key financial metrics, like your profit and loss, balance sheets, and revenue trends. See a snapshot on your Xero dashboard or delve into the specifics with customizable, in-depth reports. You can then base your decisions on accurate data.
Set budgets for different areas of your business in Xero. You can track these budgets against your spending to keep an eye on how you’re doing. Maybe you’ve got room in this year’s budget to invest in new staff uniforms? Or maybe you need to rethink your budgets for the upcoming quarter? Xero’s accounting forecasting software helps you stay in control of your outgoings.
Set budgets for different areas of your business in Xero. You can track these budgets against your spending to keep an eye on how you’re doing. Maybe you’ve got room in this year’s budget to invest in new staff uniforms? Or maybe you need to rethink your budgets for the upcoming quarter? Xero’s accounting forecasting software helps you stay in control of your outgoings.
Add apps for advanced forecasting
Xero’s built-in features give you a solid foundation for your financial forecasting. But for more specialized needs, connect a range of apps to your Xero organization from the Xero App Store. You’ll get the flexibility to set up financial planning your own way, like for longer-range predictions and
- Third-party apps allow advanced planning, including multi-year and three-way forecasting, and KPI tracking
- Apps connect easily with Xero – no technical experience needed – and are reviewed and rated
- Data flows between Xero and apps so your financial metrics are always up to date
A strong business plan convinces investors
Financial forecasts help win investors. Meeting soon? Xero’s cash flow tool lets you share the numbers behind your plan.
Show you’re in the know
Banks and investors want proof you’ve worked out figures – show them visuals with Xero’s reports.
Nail the details of your plan
Explain how investor money will grow your profits with clear, detailed graphs.
Give them an exciting vision
Look ahead at what’s possible for your business, supported by thorough data and solid cash-flow predictions.
FAQs on Xero’s cash flow forecasting software
A cash flow forecast is an estimate of the amounts of cash coming into and leaving your business over a certain period in the future. This gives you a better understanding of your cash position, so you can plan ahead to avoid cash shortages and spend money more confidently.
A cash flow forecast is an estimate of the amounts of cash coming into and leaving your business over a certain period in the future. This gives you a better understanding of your cash position, so you can plan ahead to avoid cash shortages and spend money more confidently.
A forecast is a prediction, while a budget is a plan. A cash flow forecast predicts the actual cash coming in and leaving your business bank accounts over a specific period. But a budget is a plan for how much money you plan to spend on particular things and how much revenue you expect to make.
A forecast is a prediction, while a budget is a plan. A cash flow forecast predicts the actual cash coming in and leaving your business bank accounts over a specific period. But a budget is a plan for how much money you plan to spend on particular things and how much revenue you expect to make.
Xero’s accounting and forecasting software gives you a practical tool to predict your short-term cash flow. Xero’s 7- and 30-day predictions factor in your upcoming bills and invoices for a snapshot of your finances over those periods. For more advanced forecasting, you can add third-party apps to your Xero organization. These work with Xero to share data and allow for smoother financial planning.
Find out more about Xero analytics softwareXero’s accounting and forecasting software gives you a practical tool to predict your short-term cash flow. Xero’s 7- and 30-day predictions factor in your upcoming bills and invoices for a snapshot of your finances over those periods. For more advanced forecasting, you can add third-party apps to your Xero organization. These work with Xero to share data and allow for smoother financial planning.
Find out more about Xero analytics softwareThe Xero App Store has many powerful apps to strengthen your financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. These apps give you detailed cash flow projections, help you think through ‘what if?’ scenarios, and will give you a deeper understanding of your finances.
Here’s the Xero App StoreThe Xero App Store has many powerful apps to strengthen your financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. These apps give you detailed cash flow projections, help you think through ‘what if?’ scenarios, and will give you a deeper understanding of your finances.
Here’s the Xero App StoreYes – the short-term cash flow prediction tool is part of all Xero plans. For more advanced forecasting features, upgrade your Xero plan or explore the Xero App Store to find third-party apps that support specialized financial planning.
Yes – the short-term cash flow prediction tool is part of all Xero plans. For more advanced forecasting features, upgrade your Xero plan or explore the Xero App Store to find third-party apps that support specialized financial planning.
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