Sew and Sell Easy Budget.xlsx

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1	Make a copy to edit for use
2	Sew and Sell Easy Budget
3	Category	Estimated	Actual	Difference

4	Income				Start Fresh Each Month Make a copy: File → Make a Copy Name it something like “2025 Budget.” Keep all your monthly copies in one Drive folder labeled “Sew & Sell Budgets.” 2️⃣ Fill Out Your Estimated Column In the Estimated column, enter what you expect to earn or spend for the month. These are your goals — your plan before the month starts. Example: Market Sales – Estimated $800 Supplies & Materials – Estimated $250 3️⃣ Track Actual Numbers as You Go Throughout the month, fill in the Actual column with real totals. Add income after each market, online sale, or custom order. Update expenses when you restock supplies, pay booth fees, or renew subscriptions. 💡 Tip: You can add notes or receipts in a separate “Notes” tab or column if you like keeping track of details.	4️⃣ Watch the Difference Column The Difference column automatically subtracts your Actual from your Estimated totals. This helps you see at a glance if you’re staying on target or overspending. Positive numbers mean you’re under budget — great job! Negative numbers mean you spent or earned less than expected. 5️⃣ Review Totals and Profit/Loss The Total Income and Total Expenses rows automatically sum up each section. Your Profit/Loss row calculates your bottom line (Income – Expenses). Green = profit; Red = loss (if you add color rules). 💡 Use this total to plan next month’s goals or decide how much to reinvest into supplies or savings. 6️⃣ Customize Categories if Needed You can rename categories to match your business — add new ones like “Wholesale Fabric,” “Equipment Upgrades,” or “Subscriptions.” Avoid deleting the “Total” rows since they include built-in formulas. 7️⃣ Back Up and Reuse Make a new tab for each month and duplicate this sheet for each month or event. Save your yearly totals in a new tab to see growth and trends over time.
5	Market Sales			0
6	Online Sales			0
7	Custom Orders			0
8	Other Income			0
9	Total Income	0	0	0
10	Expenses
11	Supplies & Materials			0
12	Packaging & Shipping			0
13	Craft Show Booth Set-up			0
14	Market Booth Fees			0
15	Shopify			0
16	Advertising/Marketing			0
17	Canva			0
18	Travel			0
19	Business Licenses/Insurance			0
20	Savings			0
21	Emergency/Unexpected			0
22	Total Expenses	0	0	0
23	Profit/Loss	0	0	0
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