Money Math Mastery

Level 2: Costs, Revenue, and Profit

The Golden Equation

Every dollar you take from a customer.

"The Total In"

Money you spend to run your business.

"The Cost of Doing"

What's left over for YOU to keep.

"The Reward"

To make money, you often have to spend money first.

Materials (Supplies, Tools)

Marketing (Flyers, Ads)

Safety (Gloves, Helmets)

How many jobs do you have to do just to pay yourself back for the startup costs?

Total Cost ÷ Profit per Job

You get paid for the time you spend.

Example

$15 / Hour

Best for: Tutoring, Babysitting, Tech Support

One price regardless of how long it takes.

Example

$40 / Yard

Best for: Lawn Mowing, Car Detailing, Pet Waste Removal

It's time to crunch the numbers for your specific business. Revenue is great, but profit is everything.

Open: Money Math Worksheet