A 7-Day Finance Setup for Non-Finance Owners Who Want Control

For many SME owners, “taking control of finance” sounds like a big, technical project — but it doesn’t have to be. With today’s AI-powered tools, you can build a system that gives you clarity, compliance, and confidence in just one week.

Here’s a 7-day setup plan for non-finance founders who want real visibility without the jargon — powered by ccMonet.

Day 1: Centralise All Invoices and Receipts

Start by pulling everything into one place — no more hunting through WhatsApp, email, or folders.
With ccMonet’s AI Bookkeeping, you can:

  • Forward invoices directly from your inbox.
  • Snap photos of paper receipts from your phone.
  • Auto-upload supplier or platform statements.

AI reads and classifies each document automatically (supplier, category, amount, GST), so you start with a clean, searchable foundation.

Goal: Every transaction recorded in one system, zero manual entry.

Day 2: Connect Your Bank Accounts

The easiest way to stay in control is to keep your accounting and bank data synced.
ccMonet’s AI Bank Reconciliation connects securely to your business bank feeds and matches every transaction to invoices or receipts in real time.

No more manual cross-checking — by the end of the day, you’ll know exactly:

  • What’s been paid and what’s pending
  • Which customers owe you money
  • Which supplier payments are coming due

Goal: A live, accurate cash position without spreadsheets.

Day 3: Categorise Spending Automatically

Once data starts flowing in, let AI do the sorting.
ccMonet learns your spending habits — categorising costs as rent, payroll, marketing, utilities, or inventory — and keeps them consistent across time.

This means your reports, budgets, and tax records stay accurate automatically.

Goal: One-click clarity on where every dollar goes.

Day 4: Add Staff Claims and Expense Rules

If your team makes purchases or handles reimbursements, structure that early.
ccMonet’s AI Reimbursement lets employees submit claims by snapping receipts. AI verifies date, amount, and category — rejecting duplicates or out-of-policy expenses automatically.

You can approve in one click from your phone.

Goal: Transparent, auditable expense control — no messy claims at month-end.

Day 5: Set Up Weekly Cash Flow Visibility

You don’t need a finance team to forecast cash.
ccMonet’s AI Insights turns live transactions into a weekly cash flow chart, showing:

  • What’s coming in
  • What’s going out
  • When balances might tighten

You’ll spot trends early — like rising supplier costs or slow-paying clients — before they hit your account.

Goal: One 10-minute weekly review that keeps your business liquid.

Day 6: Get GST and Compliance On Autopilot

In Singapore, GST and compliance deadlines are easy to meet when your records are clean.
Because ccMonet tags each transaction with tax details automatically, you can:

  • See GST collected and claimed in real time
  • Export audit-ready reports anytime
  • File accurately, without last-minute panic

Goal: Be ready for IRAS — every week, not just every quarter.

Day 7: Build Your Dashboard — Your Way

Finally, customise your owner’s dashboard in ccMonet:

  • Profit and loss snapshot
  • Weekly sales and expenses
  • Cash on hand and upcoming bills
  • Tax, payroll, and claim summaries

It’s your single source of truth — built for clarity, not accounting jargon.

Goal: Know your numbers at a glance, every day.

Take Control in a Week, Stay Confident All Year

You don’t need to be an accountant to run a financially strong business. You just need a system that does the heavy lifting and gives you insight on demand.

With ccMonet, non-finance owners can go from scattered records to a professional, AI-managed finance setup in 7 days — without spreadsheets, stress, or second-guessing.

One week. One dashboard. Full control.