10/09/2026
The bank said $84,200. So the owner started interviewing for a new hire. 💼
Revenue was up, and the account had never looked better. It felt like a safe number. Most owners would've thought the same thing.
But before posting the job, we asked one question: "How much of that is already spoken for?"
Payroll. Sales tax. The quarterly estimate. The credit card. The line of credit. Rent and vendors.
The real spendable cash? $12,000.
They still hired, just 60 days later, with the cash set aside first. Same decision. No payroll panic.
Swipe through to see the math, then try the 3-step check on your own business. It takes about 10 minutes. 👉
Coming next week: a 5-question quiz that gives you a score and shows which of 4 common cash patterns fits your business. Comment CASH and Lori will send it to you first.