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SMB Tools / Breakeven & margin

Where do you start making money?

Find the point where revenue covers costs, the margin each sale contributes, and how much a change in price or cost moves the line.

Your costs and price

Fixed costs (per month)
$
Average price per sale
$
Variable cost per sale
$
Contribution margin per sale$25.00 (62.5%)

Profit target (optional)

Monthly profit goal
$
Breakeven
480
sales per month · $19,200 in revenue
480 sales
RevenueTotal cost
Contribution margin
$25.00 (62.5%)
For $5,000 profit
680 sales

A planning estimate using one average price and cost. Real businesses have a product mix and seasonality, so treat breakeven as a target to test.