A budget is a document that details the sources of spending money. It can be deficient when funds are not enough, and surplus when funds still remain. How do you write a budget?
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the information you need. Find last year's budget, if you're not a trailblazer, and study its gaps carefully. Also decide if all of the articles are appropriate for the day. Ask for advice from colleagues, for example, about large upcoming expenses and the prospects for the development of the company. If possible, consult with specialists. Find out also the number of employees, the remuneration system, incl. and bonuses, accepted rules for dismissal and hiring of employees. Be sure to discuss with your manager issues that cannot be resolved without a higher level.
Step 2
Make a budget. Define and organize the articles of the main document: sales forecast, production budget, inventory budget, commercial expenses budget, supply budget, budget for basic materials, direct wages budget, indirect production costs budget, cost budget, income and expenses budget, revenue forecast, balance forecast, investment project and cash flow budget. Provide as much detail as possible for each section of your core budget.
Step 3
Write a time-specific budget. It is best to compile it for a year and break it down by month. Describe possible solutions to each of the problems. Do not detail insignificant expenses in articles, for example, the purchase of erasers for office workers.
Step 4
Design the budget in such a way that the items are easy to read and would be the basis for management decisions. Break it down into subgroups and arrange them in a hierarchy.
Step 5
Align actions with all levels of the organization. Each employee responsible for a particular area of work must be informed about the tasks ahead and ways to solve it.
