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Plan4Profit

Event Details & Pre-Work Guide
what happens next

After your purchase, your goal is simple:

Complete your setup before the live session so we can work on your real numbers.

Step 1: Watch the Training Videos

Please watch these in order:

1. Introduction

Overview of the calculator and process

2. Staff Section Setup

How to enter staff names, positions, and hourly rates correctly

3. Expenses & Profit Setup

How to enter expenses from your P&L and set your profit expectation

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Step 2: Download the Resources

Download this sheet and fill everything out. Some clients prefer to download this sheet to collect all the staff data, but you can just enter it into the calculator.

Also prepare:

  • Your 12-month P&L or
  • A 12-month budget

Step 3: Complete Your Calculator Setup

Before attending the live session, you must complete:

  • Staff names, positions, and hourly rates
  • Expenses section using your P&L
  • Profit expectation (will be discussed further)

Important: If this is not completed, we will not be able to work through your real numbers during the session.

How the Live Session Works

Here’s what we’ll cover during the session:

1. Setup & Overview

  • Introductions
  • Calculator walkthrough
  • Pre-work check

2. Estimating Exercise

  • Hands-on estimating task
  • Practical reference for the workshop

3. Productivity & Capacity

  • Staff roles and productivity
  • Available hours and utilisation

4. Owners’ Wages

  • Structuring owner pay correctly
  • Understanding wages vs profit

5. Costs & Profit

  • Review expenses
  • Validate profit expectations
  • Ensure numbers are realistic
  • Realistic rent

6. Shop Rates

  • Calculate your true shop rate
  • Understand what drives it
  • Apply it in real scenarios

7. Real-World Application

  • Reverse engineer estimates
  • Use your rate for negotiations

8. Performance Tracking

  • Achieved rate per staff and department
  • Monthly monitoring
  • Improving performance

9. Business Impact

  • How staff and expenses affect your rate
  • Decision-making using your numbers

10. Best Practices

  • Keeping your calculator clean and updated
  • Managing and saving calculations properly
  • Monthly Reporting

11. Q&A + Wrap Up

  • Open discussion
  • Final action steps

 

on the day preparation

Before joining the session, make sure everything is ready so you can get full value:

  • Log in to your Plan 4 Profit calculator
  • Have your calculator open and ready to use (preferably a few days prior)
  • Set up dual screens – calculator on one screen, video call on the other
  • Test your camera and microphone (preferably a few days prior)
  • Have a notebook, pen, and calculator ready
  • Ensure your staff and expenses sections are fully completed
Need Help?

If you have any questions or get stuck at any stage, simply email us at admin@bodyshoprecruit.com.au, and we’ll assist you.