Operating Cost Calculator
Add up your monthly overheads (rent, utilities, staffing) and see the revenue you need to break even.
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
Linked to break-even and pricing calculators automatically.
Know What It Really Costs To Open The Shop
Price your bouquets, plan staffing and set delivery fees off one honest picture of your overheads.
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 short passes: log your costs, watch the trends, then brief the team.
Step 1
List Every Fixed And Variable Cost
Sort your spend into people, premises, operations, marketing and your own categories so it matches the way your accounts are kept.
- Enter monthly costs in pounds, euros or dollars
- Split VAT and non-VAT items so the figures stay right
- Tag seasonal spend and switch it on for peak
Step 2
Catch Cost Creep Before It Eats Your Margin
See monthly against annual totals, the split by category and your cost per order, all next to the revenue you're aiming for.
- Colour-coded changes flag a subscription or fuel bill that has crept up
- Cost per order links to your delivery fees and pricing
- Test the hit from a rent rise or a new hire before you commit
| 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
Step 3
Share A Clean Summary With The People Who Decide
Export a one-page report or send a live link so your accountant, your managers and the shop floor all see the same numbers.
- Download a PDF or spreadsheet to hand to your accountant
- Drop the headline figures into morning notes or a team message
- Note an action against each cost line so nothing gets left for months
Includes monthly vs annual totals, category breakdown, cost-per-order.
What You Can Dig Into
Open categories and clear summaries that account for every penny.
- Categorise costs and roll up monthly/annual totals
- Spot cost creep with simple comparisons
- Export a clean summary for budgeting
What You’ll Walk Away With
Keep the owners, your accountant and the shop floor on the same page about money.
- Monthly against annual overhead, with the percentage split by category.
- Cost per order tied to your delivery fees and pricing calculators.
- Action lists and notes so a follow-up with a supplier or landlord never gets missed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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