How To Create A Business Budget: A Step-By-Step Guide

Your startup found a nice niche in the software as a service (SaaS) industry, providing customer relations management or supply chain oversight for consumer websites. So far, so good.

But as the end of the third quarter nears, you notice trouble on the horizon. If your startup doesn't understand how to create a business budget, you could be headed for cash-flow problems, operational deficits, and potential bankruptcy.

Trying to run a start-up without an adequate budget is like trying to hike without a map, trailheads, or a compass. You may get to your destination by sheer luck, but planning ahead will help ensure you don't get lost in the woods.

When you build a budget for your organization, you create a workable plan for your business finances by balancing revenue streams against business expenses so your large or small business budget stays balanced.

Building an organizational budget gives you a 30,000-foot financial view so you don't get lost in the weeds.

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Additional Resources

Need more guidance on creating your 2025 budget? Check out these helpful articles and even snag a template

• Startup Budgeting Tools: What To Look For And How To Use Them — In this guide, discover the fundamentals of startup budgeting, what to look for in budgeting tools, and how you can use these tools for your startup's benefit.
• Why Is A Budget Important For Startups? 5 New Reasons —We know this was in last week's newsletter, but it's important! Avoid costly mistakes and unexpected expenses by creating and maintaining a clear budget.
• Your Startup Budget: Building From Scratch, Plus Template — Read along as we define the elements of a startup budget, and walk you through how to create one step-by-step. We’ve even included a downloadable template!

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