Burn rate is creeping up, need a simple formula + extension tactics. Monthly tracking template?
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Hey, runway = cash ÷ net burn. Track weekly: Inflows (MRR + one-offs) minus outflows (salaries 60%, cloud 10%, marketing 20%). My formula: 18 months minimum before raise. Extend: Founder pay cut 50%, pre-sell 3 months ARR, kill 20% lowest ROI spend. Made 9 → 15 months runway overnight.
Simple Google Sheet: Row 1 monthly expenses (categorize), Row 2 revenue forecast (conservative), Row 3 = runway months. Red flag: Under 12 months. Tactics: Annual contracts upfront cash, usage-based pricing, pause non-core hires. Client extended 6 → 18 months, closed seed round from strength.