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Business planning calculators

Answer one calculation question at a time, then put the result back into a full monthly plan.

Break-even volume

Calculate the units and sales needed to cover a fixed cost base, with an optional principal-and-interest payment.

Best for one consistently defined unit: a café ticket, paid session or job.

Monthly loan payment

Calculate equal monthly payments, total interest and remaining principal for a fully amortizing fixed-rate loan.

Best for understanding a proposed amount, rate and term before adding fees or variable-rate scenarios.

Use a consistent input basis

Keep sales and costs on the same tax basis. Use a weighted average when transactions have different prices or cost mixes. Include the working owner’s compensation in the cost base if the business must fund it. Avoid adding the same labor or debt expense twice.

Simple calculators do not forecast liquidity

Break-even assumes a steady operating month. The payment calculator assumes the stated rate lasts for the full term and that scheduled payments begin one month after funding. Neither models an opening delay, changing inventory, balloon payment or revolving balance.

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Start with your business.

Prepare a planning brief for your project.

The personalized plan generator is being built. You can prepare the information it will need:

  1. Your business format, location and opening scope.
  2. Supplier quotes, operating assumptions and owner contribution.
  3. Your funding goal and any instructions from your lender.
Open the preparation checklist

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