The Profit WIN Numbers Jim Silverman Automotive Training Institute

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "The Profit WIN Numbers Jim Silverman Automotive Training Institute"

Transcription

1 The Profit WIN Numbers Jim Silverman Automotive Training Institute

2 Today's Agenda Determine how much money you need to make Pay your bills now Have enough for later Learn how to keep score Fix your accounting Learn how to make money Watch key metrics each week Learn how to create consistency and predictability Standardize your processes

3 Bills at work Bills at home Investment in your business Retirement assets Creating Wealth

4 How Long Do You Have?

5 Terms

6 Sales (Top Line)

7 Expenses Cost of Goods Sold Fixed Costs Personal Use

8 Profit (Bottom Line E.B.I.T.D.A.) Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation Amortization

9 Sales Cost of Goods Sold = Gross Profit

10 Cost of Goods Sold - Auto Repair Parts Labor Tires

11 Can I Cash My Paycheck?

12 2 Things You Must Know Each Week Gross profit Fixed costs

13 $10,000 Sales $5,000 Cost Of Goods = $5,000 Gross Profit

14 $209,019 Fixed Costs

15 209,019 $209,019 Fixed Costs Per Year

16 52 Divided by 52 Weeks Per Year

17 4,019 = $4,019 Fixed Costs Per Week

18 $5,000 Gross Profit $4,019 Fixed Costs = $981 Cash How Much Cash?

19 $10,000 Sales $5,000 Cost Of Goods = $5,000 Gross Profit

20 $9,000 Sales $5,000 Cost Of Goods = $4,000 Gross Profit 10% Discount

21 $4,000 Gross Profit $4,019 Fixed Costs = $19 Cash How Much Cash?

22 Profit Model KPIs

23 Sales - Auto Repair Parts Sales 50% Labor Sales 50%

24 Sales Goal Per Hour Per Tech Labor Rate Labor % of Sales $85 labor rate 50% labor % of sales = $170 per hour $85 labor + $85 parts per hour

25 Sales Goal Per Hour Per Tech Labor Rate Labor % of Sales $85 labor rate 50% labor % of sales = $170 per hour $85 labor + $85 parts per hour $85 labor rate 60% labor % of sales = $142 per hour $85 labor + $57 parts per hour Requires 120% productivity rate

26 Parts Sales 50% Labor Sales 50% Maintaining Your 50% Parts / 50% Labor Mix

27 Gross Profit Margin - Auto Repair Margi n 60% Parts Cost 40% Labo SM r 0% 0% Margi n 60% Parts 0% Labor Cost 40% SM 0% Parts Margin Labor Margin Best Practices

28 60% Mark-up is only 37.5% Margin Common Mark-up Mistake

29 Getting to 60%

30 Cost x 2.5 Cost + 150% Cost 40% Getting to 60%

31 Cost x 2.5 Cost + 150% Cost 40% Getting to 60%

32 Cost x 2.5 Cost + 150% Cost 40% Getting to 60%

33 Cost x 2.5 Cost + 150% Cost 40% Getting to 60%

34 Gross Profit Margin - Auto Repair (Loaded) GP Margi n 60% Parts Cost 20% Labor Cost SM20% 0%

35 Adjusted Gross Margin Auto Repair AG Margi n 50% Parts Cost 20% Labor Cost 20% SM 10% $500,000 Retail Sales

36 Adjusted Gross Margin Auto Service AG Margi n 54% Parts Cost 19% Labor Cost 20% SM 7% $1,000,000 Retail Sales

37 Where s Your Money? Point Of Sale System Quick Books or Peach Tree

38 Income Statement-Auto Repair

39 Income Statement-Auto Repair Sales

40 Income Statement-Auto Repair Cost Of Goods

41 Income Statement-Auto Repair Expenses

42 Income Statement-Auto Repair Profit

43 Income Statement-Auto Repair 6.8% Net Profit

44 Gross Profit is Wrong-Auto Repair

45 Above the Line / Below the Gross Profit Line Accounting-Auto Repair

46 COGS Above the Line / Below the Gross Profit Line Accounting-Auto Repair

47 COGS Above the Line / Below the Gross Profit Line Accounting-Auto Repair

48 Parts Costs-Auto Repair

49 Labor Costs-Auto Repair

50 Income Statement (Corrected)-Auto Repair

51 True Cost Of Goods Above The Gross Profit Line

52 Fixed Costs Below The Gross Profit Line

53 Original Statement Says GP Is Good And Fixed Is Too High

54 Corrected Statement Shows GP Is Too Low And Fixed Is Good

55 Creating Your Winning Scenario

56 Creating Your Winning Scenario

57 Your Shop Is Open 5 Days Each Week

58 Your Writer Spends 0.9 Hours With Each Customer Each Day

59 Your Writer Works 9 Hours Each Day

60 Gross Profit You Need To Pay Your Fixed Cost Each Year

61 Gross Profit You Need To Pay Your Salary Each Year

62 Gross Profit You Need To Pay For Your Business Investments And Retirement Assets Each Year

63 Gross Profit You Need To Reach Your Financial Goals Each Year

64 At 54% Gross Profit Margin (Best Practices)

65 You Need $831,481 In Sales Each Year

66 At 2.5 Average Production Hours Per Repair Order (Best Practices)

67 You Need To Work On 38 Cars Each Week

68 And You Need 0.8 Service Writers

69 At $85 Per Hour Labor Rate

70 And 50% Labor % Of Sales (50/50 Parts To Labor Mix)

71 Each Production Hour Is Worth $170

72 And You Need To Sell 94.1 Hours Each Week

73 At 100% Technician Productivity

74 You Need 2.5 Technicians

75 Giving Each Technician 1 Bay

76 You Need 3 Bays

77 At 30% Gross Profit Margin (Industry Average After Correcting Income Statement)

78 You Need $1,496,667 In Sales Each Year

79 At 1.3 Average Production Hours Per Repair Order

80 You Need To Work On 136 Cars Each Week

81 And You Need 2.7 Service Writers

82 At $85 Per Hour Labor Rate

83 And 60% Labor % Of Sales (Typical For Shop Focusing On Diagnostics)

84 Each Production Hour Is Worth $141.67

85 And You Need To Sell Hours Each Week

86 At 53% Technician Productivity (62% Is Industry Average)

87 You Need 10 Technicians And 10 Bays

88 How Do You Fix This Mess?

89 Fix Your Gross Profit Margin

90 Which Dramatically Lowers The Sales You Need To Win

91 Fix Your ARO

92 Which Reduces The Number Of Cars You Need To Work On Each Week

93 And Reduces The Number Of Service Writers You Need

94 Fix Your Parts To Labor Mix

95 Which Makes Each Hour You Sell More Valuable (Increases True Sales Productivity)

96 Fix Your Productivity Rate

97 Which Reduces The Number Of Technicians And Bays You Need

98 Diagnosing With KPIs

99 Income Statement-Auto Repair 6.8% Net Profit

100 ATI Shop Analysis

101 Sales

102 Sales Goal Per Hour Per Tech Labor Rate Labor % of Sales $85 labor rate 50.9% labor % of sales = $167 per hour $85 labor + $82 parts per hour

103 Sales Goal Per Week Per Tech Sales Goal Per Hour Per Tech x hours worked weekly $167 hour x 40 hours = $6,680 week $85 (labor only) hour x 40 hours = $3,400 week

104 Average Repair Order

105 Average Upsell Per Repair Order $211 ARO $167 Sales Goal Per Hour = 1.26 hours per R.O hours 0.5 oil change = 0.75 average upsell per R.O.

106 Advertising Investment

107 Inspection Documentation Estimating Sales Skills

108 Courtesy Checks For a fee State inspection Pre-purchase vehicle inspection Free 30-point inspection 10-point quick check

109 Factory Scheduled Maintenance

110 Estimating Original request Prior recommendations Safety defects Maintenance

111 Sales Skills Create value Address objections Provide options Ask for the sale!

112 Sales Goal Per Month Per Tech Sales Goal Per Hour Per Tech x hours worked monthly $167 hour x 166 hours = $27,732 month

113 Technician Productivity

114 GP Margi n 54.0% Parts Cost 19.0% Labor Cost 20.0% SW 7% SW 7.7% GP Margi n 23.8 % Labor Cost 28.1 % Parts Cost 40.5 % Benchmark Reality Gross Profit % Of Sales

115 GP Margi n 54.0 % Parts Cost 19.0 %Labor Cost 20.0 SW % 7% GP Margi n SW 23.8% 7.7% Labor Cost 28.1% Parts Cost 40.5% Benchmark Reality Parts Cost % Of Sales

116 GP Margi n 54.0% Parts Cost 19.0% Labor Cost SW 20.0% 7% GP Margi n 23.8 SW% 7.7% Labo r Cost 28.1 % Parts Cost 40.5 % Benchmark Reality Labor Cost % Of Sales

117 GP Margi n 54.0% Parts Cost 19.0% Labor Cost 20.0% SW 7% SW 7.7% GP Margin 23.8% Labor Cost 28.1% Parts Cost 40.5% Benchmark Reality Labor Cost % Of Sales

118 Mar gin 60% Labo r Cost SM 40% 0% Mar gin 44.9 % Part s Cost 0.0% SM 0.0 % Labo r Cost 55.1 % Benchmark Reality Labor Margin

119 Mar gin 60% Part s Cost Labo SM 40% r 0% 0% Mar gin Lab SM 17.6 or 0% % 0% Part s Cost 82.4 % Benchmark Reality Parts Margin

120 Potential

121 Let s Review Determine how much money you need to make Pay your bills now Have enough for later Learn how to keep score Fix your accounting Learn how to make money Watch key metrics each week Learn how to create consistency and predictability Standardize your processes

122

123 Don t forget to watch your FIXED COST, and GROSS PROFIT. THANK YOU Thank You!

NAPA AutoCare Financial GPS

NAPA AutoCare Financial GPS NAPA AutoCare Financial GPS Targets and Benchmarks NAPA AutoCare Financial GPS Targets and Benchmarks The following data and statistics were developed by Vincent B. Waterhouse of The Waterhouse Group and

More information

Basic Performance Review

Basic Performance Review Basic Performance Review For the period ending 12/31/2009 Provided By GreenPage Accounting LLP Richard Dailey 866.603.7029 x570 1 of 8 1/13/11 10:57 PM 2 of 8 1/13/11 10:57 PM This report is designed to

More information

76% of customers that have regular maintenance performed at the selling dealership purchase another vehicle from that store

76% of customers that have regular maintenance performed at the selling dealership purchase another vehicle from that store N.A.D.A. Research on Customer Retention NADA Research on Customer Attrition: Advertising dollars per vehicle sold: - 635.00 Total Dealership Advertising % that buy their next vehicle from same dealer:

More information

PERSONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT

PERSONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT PERSONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT As of, 20 BUSINESS PLAN GUIDELINES Name: Residence Phone: Residence Address: City, State, Zip Code: Social Security Number: PERSONAL ASSETS PERSONAL LIABILITIES Cash in Bank

More information

FI3300 Corporation Finance

FI3300 Corporation Finance Learning Objectives FI3300 Corporation Finance Spring Semester 2010 Dr. Isabel Tkatch Assistant Professor of Finance Explain the objectives of financial statement analysis and its benefits for creditors,

More information

How to Read and Analyze the Dealership Financial Statement. Ron Sompels, Partner Crowe Horwath LLP

How to Read and Analyze the Dealership Financial Statement. Ron Sompels, Partner Crowe Horwath LLP How to Read and Analyze the Dealership Financial Statement Ron Sompels, Partner Crowe Horwath LLP Under U.S. Treasury rules issued in 2005, we must inform you that any advice in this communication to you

More information

The Concept of Present Value

The Concept of Present Value The Concept of Present Value If you could have $100 today or $100 next week which would you choose? Of course you would choose the $100 today. Why? Hopefully you said because you could invest it and make

More information

Cooperating with Customers On Warranty & Reverse Logistics: Taking the Pain Out of Warranty Returns

Cooperating with Customers On Warranty & Reverse Logistics: Taking the Pain Out of Warranty Returns Cooperating with Customers On Warranty & Reverse Logistics: Taking the Pain Out of Warranty Returns Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association July 2015 Delivered by UPS : Taking the Pain Out of Warranty

More information

how to prepare a profit and loss (income) statement

how to prepare a profit and loss (income) statement business builder 3 how to prepare a profit and loss (income) statement amegy bank business resource center how to prepare a profit and loss (income) statement 2 how to prepare a profit and loss (income)

More information

BUSINESS BUILDER 3 HOW TO PREPARE A PROFIT AND LOSS (INCOME) STATEMENT

BUSINESS BUILDER 3 HOW TO PREPARE A PROFIT AND LOSS (INCOME) STATEMENT BUSINESS BUILDER 3 HOW TO PREPARE A PROFIT AND LOSS (INCOME) STATEMENT zions business resource center 2 how to prepare a profit and loss (income) statement A Profit and Loss (P&L) or income statement measures

More information

Choosing HOW you fund your business is just as IMPORTANT as the business you choose.

Choosing HOW you fund your business is just as IMPORTANT as the business you choose. Choosing HOW you fund your business is just as IMPORTANT as the business you choose. About Benetrends Benetrends has been helping visionary entrepreneurs successfully launch their dreams for nearly 30

More information

Working Capital Management Nature & Scope

Working Capital Management Nature & Scope Working Capital Management Nature & Scope Introduction & Definitions Components of Working Capital Significance of Working Capital Operating Cycle Types of Working Capital Net Vs Gross Working Capital

More information

Money Matters QUILT TRENDS - - - - - Benchmarks for Quilt Shops: Key Financial Ratios. By Laurie Harsh

Money Matters QUILT TRENDS - - - - - Benchmarks for Quilt Shops: Key Financial Ratios. By Laurie Harsh Benchmarks for Quilt Shops: Key Financial Ratios By Laurie Harsh Laurie Harsh is the founder and president of The Fabric Shop Network, Inc. Since 1997, this growing trade organization has worked to support

More information

Retaining Service Customers While Increasing Service Sales

Retaining Service Customers While Increasing Service Sales Retaining Service Customers While Increasing Service Sales Prepared By: Larry Edwards CMC President of Edwards & Associates Consulting, Inc. You cannot change what is happening in your Dealership Service

More information

Business Start-Up Basics II

Business Start-Up Basics II Business Start-Up Basics II P R E B U S I N E S S P L A N P R E P A R A T I O N Presented by: SBDC Business Advisors Lisa Hutson Ana Badillo Susan Patton Agenda 1. Determine financing needs a. Discuss

More information

It Is In Your Interest

It Is In Your Interest STUDENT MODULE 7.2 BORROWING MONEY PAGE 1 Standard 7: The student will identify the procedures and analyze the responsibilities of borrowing money. It Is In Your Interest Jason did not understand how it

More information

Strategy and Analysis in Using NPV. How Positive NPV Arises

Strategy and Analysis in Using NPV. How Positive NPV Arises Strategy and Analysis in Using NPV (Text reference: Chapter 8) Topics how positive NPV arises decision trees sensitivity analysis scenario analysis break-even analysis investment options AFM 271 - Strategy

More information

How Financial Advisors Grow Their Clientele with ValChoice

How Financial Advisors Grow Their Clientele with ValChoice How Financial Advisors Grow Their Clientele with ValChoice With insurance becoming an increasingly larger drain on the clients income, it needs to be purchased with more consideration. Finally, there is

More information

Volunteer Research Notes for Auto Insurance: AAA & Home Insurance AAA

Volunteer Research Notes for Auto Insurance: AAA & Home Insurance AAA Slide 1 Keys to Understanding Property Insurance: Auto & Home Everyone faces financial risks! Insurance is about having a back-up plan, in case things don t work out like you planned! We all hope for the

More information

Software for Auto Service and Tire Dealers

Software for Auto Service and Tire Dealers Software for Auto Service and Tire Dealers Driving Business Performance Contents 3 Company Background 4 VAST Enterprise Retail Overview 5 Streamline the Repair Estimating Process 6 Quickly Quote and Sell

More information

Competitive Pricing Strategies

Competitive Pricing Strategies Competitive Pricing Strategies Maximizing Margins Staying Competitive Presenting Attractive Prices C. Scot Frink, MS www.salemaudiologyclinic.com (Disclaimers) This presentation is not an attempt at price-fixing

More information

$uccessful Start, Sponsored by the Office of Student Services, Presents: HOW TO PLAN FOR MAJOR PURCHASES

$uccessful Start, Sponsored by the Office of Student Services, Presents: HOW TO PLAN FOR MAJOR PURCHASES $uccessful Start, Sponsored by the Office of Student Services, Presents: HOW TO PLAN FOR MAJOR PURCHASES MAJOR PURCHASES Borrowing money Car Options* Leasing (or do you want to own a wasting asset) Buying

More information

Performance Review for Electricity Now

Performance Review for Electricity Now Performance Review for Electricity Now For the period ending 03/31/2008 Provided By Mark Dashkewytch 780-963-5783 Report prepared for: Electricity Now Industry: 23821 - Electrical Contractors Revenue:

More information

Merchandise Accounts. Chapter 7 - Unit 14

Merchandise Accounts. Chapter 7 - Unit 14 Merchandise Accounts Chapter 7 - Unit 14 Merchandising... Merchandising... There are many types of companies out there Merchandising... There are many types of companies out there Service company - sells

More information

How to Sell Your Home FAST And For FULL PRICE!!

How to Sell Your Home FAST And For FULL PRICE!! FREE Special Report: Compliments of www.bobbuysfast.com How to Sell Your Home FAST And For FULL PRICE!! DISCOVER how you can sell your home fast and for Full Price even if your house has been on the market

More information

Projecting the 3 Statements & 3-Statement Modeling Quiz Questions

Projecting the 3 Statements & 3-Statement Modeling Quiz Questions Projecting the 3 Statements & 3-Statement Modeling Quiz Questions 1. Let s say that we re creating 3-statement projections for a company, and in its historical filings Depreciation & Amortization and Stock-Based

More information

HOW TO WRITE A KILLER RESUME

HOW TO WRITE A KILLER RESUME HOW TO WRITE A KILLER RESUME Experts say that you only have 5 seconds to grab the attention of a potential employer by the look of your resume. Below are some tips on how to get the interview you want!

More information

GCSE Business Studies. Ratios. For first teaching from September 2009 For first award in Summer 2011

GCSE Business Studies. Ratios. For first teaching from September 2009 For first award in Summer 2011 GCSE Business Studies Ratios For first teaching from September 2009 For first award in Summer 2011 Ratios At the end of this unit students should be able to: Interpret and analyse final accounts and balance

More information

Basic Business Plan Outline

Basic Business Plan Outline Basic Business Plan Outline A business plan needs to be a well thought out, honest, appraisal of the business and opportunity. This outline is meant to be used for your road map. It should be a living

More information

General Ledger Account Explanations

General Ledger Account Explanations General Ledger Account Explanations 1040 Exchange - This account is used as a holding For example: when having to make a manual debit & credit to two accounts to offset each other, this account is used.

More information

Your Guide to Profit Guard

Your Guide to Profit Guard Dear Profit Master, Congratulations for taking the next step in improving the profitability and efficiency of your company! Profit Guard will provide you with comparative statistical and graphical measurements

More information

Develop Your Intuition about Value Multiples By Serena Morones, CPA, ABV, ASA, CFE

Develop Your Intuition about Value Multiples By Serena Morones, CPA, ABV, ASA, CFE By Serena Morones, CPA, ABV, ASA, CFE Introduction Do you have a reasonable sense about what multiple of EBITDA is appropriate to value your client s business? Or do you toss around standard rules of thumb

More information

Industry Overview: Global Attractions Data FunWorld Park s Financial Statement Revenue Theory and Practice Skills Exercise Case Study

Industry Overview: Global Attractions Data FunWorld Park s Financial Statement Revenue Theory and Practice Skills Exercise Case Study Contents Industry Overview: Global Attractions Data FunWorld Park s Financial Statement Revenue Theory and Practice Skills Exercise Case Study 2 Objectives Upon completion of this course, attendees will

More information

Preseason Planning and Cash Flow Management. Mike Barnidge Credit Manager

Preseason Planning and Cash Flow Management. Mike Barnidge Credit Manager Preseason Planning and Cash Flow Management Mike Barnidge Credit Manager This seminar provides a planning and forecasting tool you can use throughout the year to fine-tune your financials, plan for anticipated

More information

Chapter 5. Merchandising Operations

Chapter 5. Merchandising Operations Merchandising Operations Chapter 5 When a service business earns fees they record revenue from the services rendered. In the case of the merchandising business you still have the revenue transaction, but

More information

VEHICLE WRITE-OFFS MADE SIMPLE

VEHICLE WRITE-OFFS MADE SIMPLE VEHICLE WRITE-OFFS MADE SIMPLE Working with the profession to simplify the language of insurance DEALING WITH A WRITE-OFF OR TOTAL LOSS If you are involved in an accident and your car is damaged, provided

More information

Retail vs. Wholesale

Retail vs. Wholesale Retail vs. Wholesale By Dan Jensen, Compensation Plan Specialist In the world of direct selling, there is frequent debate over the pros and cons of working with your sales force on a retail basis or a

More information

How To Use Business Intelligence (Bi)

How To Use Business Intelligence (Bi) Business Intelligence: How better analytics can lead your business to higher profits. Introduction The economic downturn is forcing business leaders to rethink strategic plans. To remain competitive, businesses

More information

SPEND LESS TIME WITH PAPER. MORE TIME WITH CARS. Intelligent Dealer Electronic Archiving System

SPEND LESS TIME WITH PAPER. MORE TIME WITH CARS. Intelligent Dealer Electronic Archiving System SPEND LESS TIME WITH PAPER. MORE TIME WITH CARS. Intelligent Dealer Electronic Archiving System WHAT IF What if you didn t have the expense of printing, scanning and shredding documents? What if you could

More information

Income Statement. (Explanation)

Income Statement. (Explanation) Income Statement (Explanation) Your AccountingCoach PRO membership includes lifetime access to all of our materials. Take a quick tour by visiting www.accountingcoach.com/quicktour. Introduction to Income

More information

Account Numbering. By separating each account by several numbers, many new accounts can be added between any two while maintaining the logical order.

Account Numbering. By separating each account by several numbers, many new accounts can be added between any two while maintaining the logical order. Chart of Accounts The chart of accounts is a listing of all the accounts in the general ledger, each account accompanied by a reference number. To set up a chart of accounts, one first needs to define

More information

Maximizing ROI Through Inventory Management

Maximizing ROI Through Inventory Management Maximizing ROI Through Inventory Phernell Walker II, AS, NCLC, ABOM Matt Nicholson Rachel Rich Introduction One of the most overlooked yet most important costs to running an optical business is the cost

More information

Performance Review. Sample Company

Performance Review. Sample Company Performance Review Sample Company For the period ended 12/31/2017 Provided By Page 1 / 18 This report is designed to assist you in your business' development. Below you will find your overall ranking,

More information

Financial Statements for Manufacturing Businesses

Financial Statements for Manufacturing Businesses Management Accounting 31 Financial Statements for Manufacturing Businesses Importance of Financial Statements Accounting plays a critical role in decision-making. Accounting provides the financial framework

More information

Glossary of Accounting Terms

Glossary of Accounting Terms Glossary of Accounting Terms Account - Something to which transactions are assigned. Accounts in MYOB are in one of eight categories: Asset Liability Equity Income Cost of sales Expense Other income Other

More information

FINANCIAL INTRODUCTION

FINANCIAL INTRODUCTION FINANCIAL INTRODUCTION In earlier sections you calculated your cost of goods sold, overhead expenses and capital cost in order to help you determine the sales price of your product. In your business plan,

More information

Newport, U.K. September 19-24, 2011. Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles. Greg Peterson Statistics Canada

Newport, U.K. September 19-24, 2011. Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles. Greg Peterson Statistics Canada 26 th Voorburg Group Meeting Newport, U.K. September 19-24, 2011 Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles Greg Peterson Statistics Canada 1. Introduction Motor vehicle repair and maintenance services in

More information

Automotive. Business Plan

Automotive. Business Plan Automotive Business Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS Statement of Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality 4 Executive Summary 5 Business Overview 6 Premise 6 Values, Mission and Direction of Business 7 Goals 8 Immediate

More information

Developing an Effective Fleet Replacement Program Indianapolis, IN March 6, 2013

Developing an Effective Fleet Replacement Program Indianapolis, IN March 6, 2013 Developing an Effective Fleet Replacement Program Indianapolis, IN March 6, 2013 Paul Lauria Presentation Overview Why the timely replacement of vehicles and equipment is important Why organizations often

More information

THE 5 P s OF MARKETING. The 5 P s OF MARKETING

THE 5 P s OF MARKETING. The 5 P s OF MARKETING THE 5 P s OF MARKETING ASSESSING YOUR MARKET IS THE ESSENCE OF MARKETING The age old question for any seller of goods is the same What do my buyers want? Where do they want it? How many, how fast? How

More information

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AT PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE A career in automotive technology offers students an opportunity to learn high-tech skills using computerized diagnostic tools and engine

More information

Ivy League Financial Formula for Success in Service

Ivy League Financial Formula for Success in Service Ivy League Financial Formula for Success in Service Chris Collins President Chris Collins, Inc. Los Angeles, CA 800-230-5165 chris@chriscollinsinc.com 1 The views and opinions presented in this educational

More information

Society of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka

Society of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka Copyright Reserved Serial No Technician Stage March 2009 Examination Examination Date : 28 th March 2009 Number of Pages : 06 Examination Time: 9.30a:m.- 12.30p:m. Number of Questions: 05 Instructions

More information

Discretionary Owner Earnings (%) Firms Analyzed 2011 2,736 2012 2,982 2013 2,979 2014 2,814 2015 2,392

Discretionary Owner Earnings (%) Firms Analyzed 2011 2,736 2012 2,982 2013 2,979 2014 2,814 2015 2,392 Industry Financial Report release date: June 216 ALL US [23822] Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors Sector: Construction Sales Class: $5m - $9.99m Contents Income-Expense statement - dollar-based

More information

TRANSPARENCY THE KEYS TO RESCUING SERVICE PROFITS

TRANSPARENCY THE KEYS TO RESCUING SERVICE PROFITS TRUST AND PRICE TRANSPARENCY THE KEYS TO RESCUING SERVICE PROFITS CRITICAL FIXED OPS REVENUE AT RISK Changing Landscape Service department revenue has become increasingly important to the dealership s

More information

SALES AND USE TAX GUIDE FOR AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK DEALERS

SALES AND USE TAX GUIDE FOR AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK DEALERS SALES AND USE TAX GUIDE FOR AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK DEALERS 2016 EDITION (THROUGH THE 2015 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY) SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL/POLICY SECTION Nikki

More information

KEY RATIO ANALYSIS: CALCULATING THE NUMBERS CORRECTLY!

KEY RATIO ANALYSIS: CALCULATING THE NUMBERS CORRECTLY! KEY RATIO ANALYSIS: CALCULATING THE NUMBERS CORRECTLY! Speaker: David Osburn, MBA, CCRA Date: June 14, 2016 Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm Session Number: 25053 1 KEY RATIO ANALYSIS: CALCULATING THE NUMBERS CORRECTLY

More information

r e y n o l d s a n d r e y n o l d s IntelliPath Dealership-Wide Solutions for ERA U.S. and Canada Dealership-wide Solutions for ERA

r e y n o l d s a n d r e y n o l d s IntelliPath Dealership-Wide Solutions for ERA U.S. and Canada Dealership-wide Solutions for ERA r e y n o l d s a n d r e y n o l d s IntelliPath Dealership-Wide Solutions for ERA U.S. and Canada Dealership-wide Solutions for ERA IntelliPath Master one-to-one customer marketing, build lasting customer

More information

BUSINESS PLAN. for. Name: Address: Date:

BUSINESS PLAN. for. Name: Address: Date: BUSINESS PLAN for Name: Address: Date: Executive Summary Last part to write! Brief / Concise / Relevant Tailor to audience Key messages / paragraphs Introduction / Description Benefits Market Research

More information

Discretionary Owner Earnings (%) Firms Analyzed 2011 45 2012 42 2013 41 2014 43 2015 39

Discretionary Owner Earnings (%) Firms Analyzed 2011 45 2012 42 2013 41 2014 43 2015 39 Industry Financial Report release date: June 216 Harrisburg, PA Metro Area [23822] Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors Sector: Construction Sales Class: $1m - $2.49m Contents Income-Expense

More information

Benefits of Owning a Captive Insurance Company

Benefits of Owning a Captive Insurance Company Benefits of Owning a Captive Insurance Company A Game Changing Tool for Business Owners Sean G. King, JD, CPA, MAcc Principal, CIC Services, LLC www.cicservicesllc.com Captive Insurance Companies are a

More information

Accounting 2910, Summer 2002 Practice Exam 4. 1. The cost of materials entering directly into the manufacturing process is classified as:

Accounting 2910, Summer 2002 Practice Exam 4. 1. The cost of materials entering directly into the manufacturing process is classified as: Accounting 2910, Summer 2002 Practice Exam 4 1. The cost of materials entering directly into the manufacturing process is classified as: a. direct labor cost b. factory overhead cost c. burden cost d.

More information

Pricing for Profit What Are You Worth? What Do You Need to Charge?

Pricing for Profit What Are You Worth? What Do You Need to Charge? Welcome to Pricing For Profit The Elusive Money Mack Heaton No Secrets Training Pricing for Profit What Are You Worth? What Do You Need to Charge? Do You Deserve a Profit? 2004 No Secrets 1 The HVAC Dealership

More information

Compensation Plan. Looking forward to be on your Plexus journey with you, Cindy. Page 1

Compensation Plan. Looking forward to be on your Plexus journey with you, Cindy. Page 1 Compensation Plan ~~ Compensation Plan Video: http://www.makemoneywith.pinkcindy.com ~~ Product and Company Information website: http://www.products.pinkcindy.com ~~ Join my Team at: http://www.joinmyteam.pinkcindy.com

More information

Fractions, decimals and percentages

Fractions, decimals and percentages Fractions, decimals and percentages Some notes for the lesson. Extra practice questions available. A. Quick quiz on units Some of the exam questions will have units in them, and you may have to convert

More information

Financial Plan. A) Estimated One-Time Financial Requirements. Part One

Financial Plan. A) Estimated One-Time Financial Requirements. Part One Financial Plan The Financial Plan is perhaps one of the most important components of your Business Plan (see Business Plan Handout). Not only is it essential if you are seeking external financing it is

More information

Prealgebra. Percent Change

Prealgebra. Percent Change Prealgebra 4 th Edition (Wyatt) Addendum to Chapter 5 Section 2 Percent formula: percent. (whole) = part Percent Change One of the most useful types of problems with percent deal with percent change. For

More information

Sources of finance (Or where can we get money from?)

Sources of finance (Or where can we get money from?) Sources of finance (Or where can we get money from?) Why do we need finance? 1. Setting up a business 2. Need to finance our day-to-day activities 3. Expansion 4. Research into new products 5. Special

More information

Report Description. Business Counts. Top 10 States (by Business Counts) Page 1 of 16

Report Description. Business Counts. Top 10 States (by Business Counts) Page 1 of 16 5-Year County-Level Financial Profile Industry Report Architectural Services (SIC Code: 8712) in Prince George County, Maryland Sales Range: $500,000 - $999,999 Date: 11/07/08 Report Description This 5-Year

More information

Guidance for employers on stakeholder pensions

Guidance for employers on stakeholder pensions Guidance for employers on stakeholder pensions Introduction The 'Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999' requires employers to offer their relevant employees access to a stakeholder pension scheme, unless

More information

Discussion Board Articles Ratio Analysis

Discussion Board Articles Ratio Analysis Excellence in Financial Management Discussion Board Articles Ratio Analysis Written by: Matt H. Evans, CPA, CMA, CFM All articles can be viewed on the internet at www.exinfm.com/board Ratio Analysis Cash

More information

Are the fixed ops broken?

Are the fixed ops broken? Are the fixed ops broken? What happened to our absorption rates? By Brad Fothergill For decades, the New Car Dealership was a family and community affair often with a gas pump out front. Customers could

More information

You just realized that with work, school, sports and other obligations you REALLY need a set of wheels.

You just realized that with work, school, sports and other obligations you REALLY need a set of wheels. Introduction You just realized that with work, school, sports and other obligations you REALLY need a set of wheels. But what is it going to cost? And Your budget only allows you 400 a month! And you have

More information

Lee High School. Mechanic. Automotive Technician

Lee High School. Mechanic. Automotive Technician Mendoza 1 Lee High School Mechanic Automotive Technician Nijahil Mendoza Santiago Senior Capstone Brian Cahoon Spring 2015 Mendoza 2 Nijahil Mendoza O Brien Cahoon Senior Capstone March 27 2015 In today

More information

BUSINESS VALUATION METHODS

BUSINESS VALUATION METHODS BUSINESS VALUATION METHODS (All Valuations MUST BE based on Historical Data) I. Adjusted Book Value Take the Book Value of net worth -assets not acquired +liabilities not assumed +fair market value of

More information

ABC s of Selling 10th Edition. Charles M. Futrell

ABC s of Selling 10th Edition. Charles M. Futrell ABC s of Selling 10th Edition Charles M. Futrell Chapter 5 Sales Knowledge: Customers, Products, Technologies McGraw-Hill/Irwin ABC s of Selling, 10/e Copyright 2009 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

More information

Start Your. Business Business Plan

Start Your. Business Business Plan Start Your Waste Recycling Business A TECHNICAL STEP-BY-STEP-GUIDE OF HOW TO START A COMMUNITY-BASED WASTE RECYCLING BUSINESS Start Your Waste Recycling Business Business Plan INTERNATIONAL LABOUR OFFICE

More information

Five steps to valuing a business

Five steps to valuing a business 1. Collect the relevant information Five steps to valuing a business The starting point for Valuecruncher valuing a business is the latest financial statements. The business accountant should be able to

More information

Maureen Baran SVP Business Development. Kris Bona Business Relationship Officer

Maureen Baran SVP Business Development. Kris Bona Business Relationship Officer Williams College Maureen Baran SVP Business Development Kris Bona Business Relationship Officer Agenda What is credit and why is it so important? Credit reports and credit scores Building credit Comparing

More information

Welcome to Aspire. Expert financial advice for you

Welcome to Aspire. Expert financial advice for you Welcome to Aspire Expert financial advice for you Welcome to Aspire At Aspire we have one goal in mind to give you the financial advice you need and complete peace of mind that your finances are in the

More information

Understanding Financial Statements. For Your Business

Understanding Financial Statements. For Your Business Understanding Financial Statements For Your Business Disclaimer The information provided is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship,

More information

4 Percentages Chapter notes

4 Percentages Chapter notes 4 Percentages Chapter notes GCSE Specification concepts and skills Find a percentage of a quantity (N o): 4. Use percentages to solve problems (N m): 4., 4.2, 4., 4.4 Use percentages in real-life situations:

More information

PNC is a registered mark of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.( PNC ) 2013 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

PNC is a registered mark of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.( PNC ) 2013 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. The seminar and/or webinar and materials that you will view were prepared for general information purposes only by Baker Tilly and are not intended as legal, tax or accounting advice or as recommendations

More information

EQUIPMENT RENTAL by George M. Keen, Senior Consultant

EQUIPMENT RENTAL by George M. Keen, Senior Consultant EQUIPMENT RENTAL by George M. Keen, Senior Consultant Rental is an interesting area to examine from a strategic point of view. Let's look at rental growth in the last 20 years. In 1987, did you consciously

More information

BUSINESS TOOLS. Preparing Agricultural Financial Statements. How do financial statements prove useful?

BUSINESS TOOLS. Preparing Agricultural Financial Statements. How do financial statements prove useful? Preparing Agricultural Financial Statements Thoroughly understanding your business financial performance is critical for success in today s increasingly competitive agricultural, forestry and fisheries

More information

HVAC CONSUMER AWARENESS GUIDE

HVAC CONSUMER AWARENESS GUIDE INCLUDING: The 4 Most Costly Mistakes To Avoid Plus 3 Simple Steps to Take for Peace- Of- Mind and Comfort in Your Home Also 8 Specific Questions to Ask When Buying and Installing a New Heating Or Cooling

More information

Residential Consumer Guide to Solar Power

Residential Consumer Guide to Solar Power Residential Consumer Guide to Solar Power 505 9 th Street NW Suite 800 Washington DC 20004 202.682.0556 www.seia.org Table of Contents Residential Consumer Guide to Solar Power... 2 Introduction... 2 How

More information

kurt.rosentreter@manulifesecurities.ca 416-628-5761 ext. 230

kurt.rosentreter@manulifesecurities.ca 416-628-5761 ext. 230 kurt.rosentreter@manulifesecurities.ca 416-628-5761 ext. 230 Leasing Your Car? Convenient But Rarely the Right Financial Move! Written by Kurt Rosentreter, CA, CFP, CLU, TEP, FMA, CIMA, FCSI, CIM, FMA,

More information

Answers: a. 87.5325 to 92.4675 b. 87.06 to 92.94

Answers: a. 87.5325 to 92.4675 b. 87.06 to 92.94 1. The average monthly electric bill of a random sample of 256 residents of a city is $90 with a standard deviation of $24. a. Construct a 90% confidence interval for the mean monthly electric bills of

More information

AGENDA: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING AND COST CONCEPTS

AGENDA: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING AND COST CONCEPTS TM 2-1 A. Cost classifications for: AGENDA: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING AND COST CONCEPTS 1. Financial statement preparation. 2. Predicting cost behavior. 3. Assigning costs to cost objects. 4. Making decisions

More information

Business Name. Business Plan

Business Name. Business Plan Business Name Business Plan BUSINESS PROFILE What business are you in? Provide a general outline of your business, sufficient for outsiders to fully understand what your business is all about. Which industry

More information

Tecta America Roofing Redefined. Estimating is from Venus Financials are from Mars

Tecta America Roofing Redefined. Estimating is from Venus Financials are from Mars Tecta America Roofing Redefined Estimating is from Venus Financials are from Mars Introductions Leslie Shiner Owner of The ShinerGroup Financial & management consultant for over 25 years MBA in Accounting

More information

Income Measurement and Profitability Analysis

Income Measurement and Profitability Analysis PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS The following financial statements for Spencer Company will be used to demonstrate the calculation of the various ratios in profitability analysis. Spencer Company Comparative Balance

More information

CHAPTER 10 In-Class QUIZ

CHAPTER 10 In-Class QUIZ CHAPTER 10 In-Class QUIZ 1. A mixed cost function has a constant component of $20,000. If the total cost is $60,000 and the independent variable has the value 200, what is the value of the slope coefficient?

More information

Then add any financial assets you have, like your house, car, motorcycle, or RV.

Then add any financial assets you have, like your house, car, motorcycle, or RV. Use Personal Finance to view account balances and transactions from all of your financial institutions. Get a complete financial picture from the security and convenience of your Internet Banking. Personal

More information

Accounting Principals Workonomix Survey 2013. March 13, 2013

Accounting Principals Workonomix Survey 2013. March 13, 2013 Accounting Principals Workonomix Survey 2013 March 13, 2013 Survey Background & Methodology Background Accounting Principals polled 1,020 working Americans about the impact of the changes to the payroll

More information

How much is your staffing firm REALLY worth?

How much is your staffing firm REALLY worth? How much is your staffing firm REALLY worth? PRESENTED BY Tom Kosnik of the Visus Group Q: What is the one topic that EVERY business owner is interested in? A: The VALUE of their business! Why? Simple

More information

Name: Address: Email Address: Best time to contact:

Name: Address: Email Address: Best time to contact: Vehicle Application ALL SECTIONS (INCLUDING THE ATTACHED BUDGET FORM) MUST BE COMPLETED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE REVIEWED CONTACT INFORMATION Name: Address: City: State: Zip: County/Township: Day Phone:

More information

Export Business Plan Guide

Export Business Plan Guide Export Business Plan Guide Table of Contents Introduction... 4 SECTION 01: CURRENT SITUATION ANALYSIS... 5 Company Overview... 5 Availability of Resources... 6 SWOT Analysis... 9 SECTION 02: MARKET ANALYSIS...

More information