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Break-even calculator
Calculate monthly sales needed to cover costs, compare expected sales, and check capacity.
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The business calendar
Selected U.S. federal dates and suggested reviews for cash, customers, costs and renewals, September 2026–January 2027.
Explanation · Money
The business is busy. Why is cash still tight?
Sales, profit, and available cash move at different times. Find the week when the business may need to act.
Explanation · Money
How much cash should a business keep available?
Use upcoming bills, expected customer payments and possible delays to work out how much cash the business needs to keep available.
Working tool · Money
13-week cash workbook
Enter dated receipts and required payments to find the lowest projected balance before it becomes an emergency.
Explanation · Money
How much do you need to sell to cover the cost of being open?
Turn prices and costs into a sales target, then check whether demand, working hours and cash can support it.
Explanation · Operations
Your shelves are full. Where did the cash go?
Separate stock that protects service from stock that ties up money, and test whether a bulk discount is worth the extra purchase.
Explanation · Marketing
Will a discount bring useful sales or just cheaper ones?
A busy promotion can leave less money behind. Compare additional demand, contribution and the customers who would have paid full price.