Business tools

Small calculations.
Better decisions.

Use your own assumptions, see the formula, and treat the result as a planning input rather than a promise.

Working on: Pet Hotel. Enter your own assumptions below; the starting values are examples.

01 · Break-even volume

How many sales cover the fixed costs?

This simplified calculation divides monthly fixed costs by the contribution from each sale.

fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost)

Monthly fixed costs $Average price per sale $Variable cost per sale $Estimated break-even volume63 sales / month$80 contribution from each sale.

Carry these assumptions into the planner and review them before sending.

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02 · Minimum hourly rate

What must each billable hour produce?

This planning rate spreads desired owner income and annual overhead across the hours customers can actually be billed.

(income + overhead) ÷ annual billable hours

Desired annual owner income $Annual business overhead $Billable hours per week Working weeks per year Planning minimum$100 / billable hourBefore profit, growth investment, sales tax, or industry-specific adjustments.

Small calculations.Better decisions.

How many sales cover the fixed costs?

What must each billable hour produce?

Small calculations.
Better decisions.