Understanding your business

Most garage owners judge their business health by looking at the bank balance. If there's money in the account, things must be going well. But you might be working flat out on jobs that barely break even whilst missing opportunities for more profitable work. Without proper numbers, you're flying blind - you know you're busy, but you don't know if you're actually making money. The most successful garage owners have learned to dig deeper into their numbers to understand what really drives profit.

Simple reports that actually matter

• See which jobs make money and which don't. Know exactly what each type of work costs you versus what you charge - spot the profitable work worth pursuing.
• Track your busiest and best customers. Identify who brings you the most valuable work so you can focus on keeping them happy.
• Monitor parts margins and labour efficiency. Understand where your profit actually comes from and where you might be losing money without realising it.

No complicated spreadsheets or business school jargon. Just clear information about what's working in your garage and what isn't. See which services make the most profit per hour, which customers are worth their weight in gold, and where you might be leaving money on the table. The numbers help you make better decisions about pricing, staffing, and which work to chase.

Mechanic skills plus business smarts.

Building a successful garage means learning business skills alongside your technical expertise. These reports give you the insights that separate profitable garages from busy ones. You don't need an accounting degree - just clear information about what makes your business tick. The ambition to grow your garage into something special starts with understanding the numbers that matter.