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Operating Cost Calculator

Map monthly overheads — rent, utilities, staffing — and see the revenue you need to break even with confidence.

Monthly overhead £12,840

Updated this morning · Rent, wages, delivery, marketing, sundries

People

£7,900

wages, NI, pension

Premises

£3,420

rent, rates, utilities

Operations

£1,520

delivery, subscriptions, waste

Annual projection £154,080

Linked to break-even and pricing calculators automatically.

Why florist leaders track overheads here

Make pricing, staffing, and delivery decisions using one shared picture of your true costs.

See the true overheads behind your pricing.

Make budget decisions with numbers, not guesswork.

Share a one‑page summary at team meetings.

How it works

Three quick passes to capture costs, review trends, and brief the team.

1

Map every fixed and variable cost

Group spending into people, premises, operations, marketing, and custom categories that mirror your accounting software.

  • Import or enter monthly costs in pounds, euros, or dollars
  • Allocate VAT and non-VAT items to keep reporting accurate
  • Tag seasonal-only spend so you can toggle it on for peaks
Staffing & NI £7,900
Premises £3,420
Delivery & logistics £640
Seasonal adjustments available for Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, and Christmas.
2

Spot trends before they dent profit

See monthly vs annual totals, category proportions, and cost-per-order metrics alongside your revenue targets.

  • Colour-coded deltas highlight creeping subscription or fuel spend
  • Cost-per-order calculator links to your delivery fees and pricing
  • Scenario planner shows impact of rent increases or new hires
Category This month Change
Software & tools £280 -£40
Fuel & delivery £640 +£85
Waste & spoilage £210 No change

Cost-per-order this month: £9.40 · Suggested delivery fee: £7.95

3

Share a clean summary with decision-makers

Export a one-page report or send a live link that keeps finance, managers, and the shop floor aligned on spend.

  • Download PDF and spreadsheet versions for your accountant
  • Embed highlights into morning huddle notes or Slack updates
  • Track actions against each cost line so nothing drifts for months
Summary PDF Download

Includes monthly vs annual totals, category breakdown, cost-per-order.

Shareable link copied · Managers notified on Slack finance channel.
Action list: renegotiate courier contract · review software stack Q3.

What you can drill into

Flexible categories and smart summaries keep every penny accounted for.

  • Categorise costs and roll up monthly/annual totals
  • Spot cost creep with simple comparisons
  • Export a clean summary for budgeting

Outputs you’ll share

Keep leadership, finance, and the shop floor on the same page about money.

  • Monthly vs annual overhead summary with percentage split by category.
  • Cost-per-order benchmarks linked to your delivery fees and pricing calculators.
  • Action lists and notes so follow-ups with suppliers or landlords never get missed.

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