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Financial Modeling for Startups: Beyond the Spreadsheet
For entrepreneurs and MBA students, a financial model is the "engine" of a business plan. It is not just about listing expenses; it is about simulating the future of a company.
### The Three-Statement Model
A professional model links the **Income Statement**, the **Balance Sheet**, and the **Cash Flow Statement**. If you change your "Sales Price" on one page, the "Cash at Bank" on the other page should update automatically. This "interconnectivity" is what investors look for to see if you truly understand your business logic.
### Sensitivity Analysis
What happens if the cost of raw materials rises by 20%? What if the exchange rate fluctuates? A high-level financial model includes a "Sensitivity Analysis" or "Scenario Manager" that accounts for these risks. At uniSupport, we assist founders and students in building robust, audit-ready financial models that pass the scrutiny of bank managers and venture capitalists.
### The Three-Statement Model
A professional model links the **Income Statement**, the **Balance Sheet**, and the **Cash Flow Statement**. If you change your "Sales Price" on one page, the "Cash at Bank" on the other page should update automatically. This "interconnectivity" is what investors look for to see if you truly understand your business logic.
### Sensitivity Analysis
What happens if the cost of raw materials rises by 20%? What if the exchange rate fluctuates? A high-level financial model includes a "Sensitivity Analysis" or "Scenario Manager" that accounts for these risks. At uniSupport, we assist founders and students in building robust, audit-ready financial models that pass the scrutiny of bank managers and venture capitalists.