You don’t need to be a CFO to understand where your money’s going — you just need the right prompt.
If you’ve ever stared at your business expenses and thought “Okay, but what happens next month?”, this ChatGPT prompt gives you a clear picture in minutes.
Prompt Template:
Act as a business and finance expert with a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience
Create a monthly cash flow projection for a {TYPE OF BUSINESS} with {REVENUE AMOUNT} in annual revenue last cycle.
Include major expense categories and seasonal fluctuations.
Ask clarifying questions instead of making assumptions about information that is missing
Replace
- {TYPE OF BUSINESS} — with context about the industry that you are in or are getting into
- {REVENUE AMOUNT} — with the amount of sales that you had in the year you want your projection to be based off of (probably last year)
If the prompt doesn’t work as-is, modify it to fit your situation.
Example Prompt
Act as a business and finance expert with a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience
