Run the month-end heads-up. Pull forward-looking cash data and give the owner a clear "here's what the next 30 days look like" picture with specific things to watch.

Parse arguments:

Step 1 — Current cash position

Using the cash-flow-snapshot skill workflow:

  1. Pull QuickBooks current cash and receivables balance.
  2. Pull PayPal settled balance and pending payouts.
  3. Combine for total available + incoming cash.

Step 2 — Upcoming obligations

  1. Pull recurring expenses from QuickBooks (payroll, subscriptions, rent/lease) due in the next 30 days.
  2. Pull any outstanding invoices past due or due within 14 days.
  3. Flag any payment that would push the balance below a comfortable buffer (default: <$2,000 or owner's QB average monthly expense × 0.5).

Step 3 — Cash-flow forecast

  1. Project 30-day net cash: current balance + expected inflows − known obligations.
  2. Identify the single tightest week (lowest projected balance).
  3. Flag if any week projects negative.

Step 4 — Two things to watch

Surface no more than two specific, actionable watches:

Format as:

Month-End Heads Up — {current date}
Horizon: next {X} days

Cash today: ${amount}
Projected end-of-period: ${amount}
Tightest week: {date range} — projected ${amount}

TWO THINGS TO WATCH
1. {item} — {why it matters} — suggested action: {action}
2. {item} — {why it matters} — suggested action: {action}

Connector failures

If QuickBooks is unreachable, stop — the cash forecast requires QB as the source of truth. If PayPal is missing, run the forecast from QB-only data and note "PayPal not connected — PayPal receivables excluded from forecast." Same for Stripe/Square if missing.

Approval gates

Output

Present the formatted brief and offer to draft chase emails for any flagged overdue invoices.