Fixed Costs
Rent, insurance, software, equipment leases and some administration costs continue whether the shop is busy or quiet.
Pricing / Sales Target / Survival
Break Even Intelligence™
Break-even is the number every owner should know. It tells the business how much must be sold before real profit starts.
A business can be busy and still lose money if sales do not cover fixed costs, wages, super, utilities, chemicals and operating overheads.
Plain-English Owner Education
What this means inside a garment care business.
DCME explains the business in the language owners use every day: cash, staff, customers, risk, equipment, profit and control.
Variable Costs
Wages, packaging, chemicals, electricity, gas and water rise as production increases.
Daily Sales Target
A monthly break-even target should be broken into weekly and daily targets so the owner can see pressure early.
Pricing Pressure
If prices are too low, the business may need unrealistic volume just to survive.
Simple Example
Monthly Costs$25,000
Weekly Break Even$5,770
Daily Target Across 6 Days$962
Profit StartsAfter break-even
Why this matters
Understanding creates better decisions.
When the owner understands the numbers, risks and operating pressure, the business can make better choices about pricing, staff, equipment, marketing and software.
FAQ
Common owner questions.
What is break-even?
The point where sales cover costs but no real profit has been made yet.
Why does break-even matter?
It shows whether pricing, staffing and rent are realistic.
Can a busy business be below break-even?
Yes. Volume without margin can still lose money.
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