Start Your Weekend Smarter (5 Minutes Only)

Happy Saturday! We are sharing a few tips to help those small business owners out today that may manage the finance piece of their business by themselves! Totally see a ton of SMB’s out there that are managing this to save a buck or two. All good, but make sure you’re keeping things in line.

Here’s a few things that can help and have a great weekend!

Saturday mornings are a chance to slow down, grab a cup of coffee, and get perspective. For business leaders, it’s also the perfect time to do something that takes less than five minutes but can change the way you manage your money: a quick financial check-in.

Too often, business owners wait until the end of the month or quarter to really look at their books because they can never find the time. By then, problems have already piled up. Instead, a short Saturday routine gives you clarity before the week begins and keeps surprises from sneaking up on you. Not wanting to do this on the weekend…build it in to your Friday morning then.

Here’s how to make it work:

• Check your cash on hand – Look at what’s sitting in your accounts right now. Is it enough to cover the next two weeks of expenses?

• Review open invoices – See who still owes you money and how late they are. A quick note to follow up on Monday can make a big difference.

• Scan upcoming bills – Know what’s due in the next 7–14 days so you’re never caught off guard.

This doesn’t require spreadsheets or lengthy reports. Just log into QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or your banking platform and do a fast review.

Why it works:

• It gives you peace of mind knowing exactly where you stand.

• It reduces financial surprises that create stress during the week.

• It helps you make smarter Monday decisions, because you already know what deserves your attention.

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For an extra boost, keep a simple “Saturday Notes” log. Write down one action item from your check-in, like following up on a past-due invoice or adjusting a bill payment. Over time, this log becomes a roadmap of how you’ve proactively managed your business finances.

☕ Take five minutes this Saturday to make your next week stronger. Your future self — and your bottom line — will thank you!

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