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To use this Simple Startup Budgeting Template click File>Make a copy
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Instructions->
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The sample startup budget template is designed to help entrepreneurs have an easy starting point for building a budget and is internally focused.
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The template will help you understand key budget categories, input assumptions, and see the results.
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Click on these links for blog posts on: where to start when building a financial model, keys to financial modeling, and how to use financial models to vet ideas
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Startup Budgeting Template tab
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1. Begin with Startup Budgeting Template tab first
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There are four sections: Revenue, Headcount, Other expenses, Profit
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View "Definition" column on far right for clarification on the budget line item
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2. Note time period is monthly for 24 months. If you want quarterly/annual make sure to adjust accordingly.
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3. Input all assumptions in blue
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Note: Do not change black cells as they are calculations
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Note: Ensure assumptions are input to correspond with selected time period (i.e. if you choose month, put assumptions in as monthly numbers)
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4. Add any verbiage in the "Comments" column (P) to explain any assumptions made
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5. Iterate assumptions as necessary
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Summary tab
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1. View a simple summary of the startup budgeting template
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Note: Do not change any fields on this tab as they are all linked to the template
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Simulation tab
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1. Conduct a quick simulation to see how long it will take you to reach a desired ARR milestone
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2. Input key assumptions in blue
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3. View estimated time to achieve ARR milestone and estimated cash burn required
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Each business is different, we know that! This is a simple template to get you on track.
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Our Recommendations:
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• Feel free to change the row line item categories to fit your needs. We recommend making those row changes before populating any blue input.
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• If an item is irrelevant, input zero.
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• If you add or delete any rows, do so at your own risk.
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Have feedback? Email letstalk@atlantaventures.com
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