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Service Bay Management |
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December 24, 2007
JLZ Business Services |
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Our Service Bay Management
Section provides valuable on-line information
for the auto repair and smog shop owner. We're certain you'll find something to make your business more successful. |
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| Here's our gross profit
percent and operating expense guide for the year 2008. Gross Profit Percents - Business Management Guidelines |
| Gross Profit Percent Guide |
| Motor Oil |
55 - 60% |
| Tires & Tubes |
30 - 35% |
| Batteries |
35 - 40% |
| Parts & Accessories |
45 - 50% |
| Lubrication |
100% |
| Labor |
100% |
| Average Shop Gross Profit Percent |
70% + |
Business
Expense Percent of Gross Profit
Expense
Category |
Exp% of
Gross Profit $ |
| Payroll |
35.0% |
| Payroll Tax |
4.0% |
| Workers Compensation |
1.0% |
| Advertising |
2.0% |
| Bad Debts |
0.2% |
| Bank Card Fees |
2.0% |
| Bank Service Charges |
0.5% |
| Computer Support |
0.5% |
| Cash Over/Short |
0.2% |
| Dues & Publications |
0.2% |
| Entertainment |
0.5% |
| Equipment Rental |
0.2% |
| Financial & Legal |
1.0% |
| Interest |
0.5% |
| Insurance |
1.0% |
| Laundry & Uniforms |
1.0% |
| Leased Equipment |
1.0% |
| Licenses & Taxes |
0.5% |
| Maintenance |
1.0% |
| Rent |
13.0% |
| Supplies |
0.5% |
| Shop Supplies/Tools |
0.5% |
| Training |
0.5% |
| Utilities & Telephone |
2.5% |
| Vehicle |
2.0% |
| Other Miscellaneous |
0.7% |
| Total |
72.0% |
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