Simple, No-Math Money Tracking That Keeps You in Control

You don’t need to be a numbers person.
But if you’re running a business and you never check your money—you’re flying blind.

The good news? You don’t need to set up complicated spreadsheets or spend hours doing admin.

Here’s a simple, 5-minute routine you can use every week to manage your money and start thinking like a real CEO.

Step 1: Pick a Weekly CEO Money Day

Pick one day every week. Friday, Sunday—whatever works.
Put it on your calendar as your Money Check-In.

Step 2: Look at What Came In

Use your Square, Shopify, or notes to see:

• Total sales this week

• Where the sales came from (event, IG, website, etc.)

Write it down in a note, a Google Sheet, or even your Notes app. Don’t overcomplicate it.

Step 3: Look at What Went Out

Track:

• Vendor/event fees

• Supplies

• Packaging/shipping

• Anything else you spent money on

You can use a Google Sheet or a free app like Wave to do this quickly.

Step 4: Do the Basic Math

Sales - Expenses = Profit
That’s it. That’s your weekly profit.

Step 5: Make a Money Move

Don’t just look at the numbers—act on them.

• If you made profit: Save a little. Pay yourself. Restock what you need.

• If you didn’t: Ask why. Did you overspend? Did pricing need to shift? Was traffic low?

Tracking helps you adjust before it becomes a problem.

You don’t need a full-time accountant to feel in control of your business money.
You just need a 5-minute routine you actually use.

Start this week.
Stick with it.
You’ll be shocked what changes when you start paying attention.

Final Thought: Your Booth is a Business, Not a Hobby

If you’re vending just to “see what happens,” you’re wasting time.
But if you approach your booth like a business, you’ll make real money.

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