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Your initial forecast is only the beginning. Once you begin billing your customers, there is an even greater need to keep on top of things. Set aside time each month to review your cash flow. How does your forecast measure up to the reality of running your business? Watch for client trends or requests for special cleaning services. Note other influences that affect your clients’ demand for your service. Is there a seasonal dip in the summer when people go on vacation, after the busy spring months when everyone wants spring cleaning? Do things pick up again toward December and the New Year when people plan to entertain? Monitoring when people request your service is important, and it will help your forecasting.

Eventually, you will be able to forecast past your first year and begin forecasting for year two, year three, and beyond. The successful business owner always knows how financial commitments will be met; forecasting allows you to do that.