Sheet template · Finance
Small Business Budget
Plan monthly business spending with planned, actual, and variance formulas.
Owner-led companies and finance or operations teams that need a lightweight monthly planning sheet.
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Small Business Budget at a glance
Preview only4 columns · 3 sample rows
| Category | Planned | Actual | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll | $12,000 | $11,800 | =B4-C4 |
| Software | $850 | $910 | =B5-C5 |
| Total | =SUM(B4:B7) | =SUM(C4:C7) | =SUM(D4:D7) |
Variance and total cells are stored as editable formulas, not rendered calculations.
What's included
- Monthly expense categories
- Planned versus actual columns
- Variance formulas
- A total row ready for real numbers
How to use it
- 1Rename categories and enter the monthly plan.
- 2Replace sample actuals as expenses arrive.
- 3Use the variance column to spot overspend or room to reinvest.
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