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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.
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Step 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.
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Step 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
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Step 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything that keeps the shop running: rent, utilities, insurance, staffing, vehicle costs, marketing and sundries.
Yes. Review monthly and annual totals side by side to spot cost creep before it eats into your margin.
Yes. Once your overheads are entered, the calculator shows the minimum revenue needed to cover them.
Yes. Export a one-page summary that is easy to discuss at team or planning meetings.
Monthly is ideal. Costs shift with seasons, supplier changes and staffing, so regular updates keep your pricing accurate.
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