Pest Control Business monthly financial report
A pest control company has steady revenue from plans, so the report should look for what moves underneath it. Prepaid cash, materials costs and commercial accounts that pay late.
The six numbers for a pest control business
| Number | How to work it out | What it warns you about |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks of payroll in the bank | Cash ÷ weekly payroll | How long you could pay techs if nothing came in |
| Recurring plan revenue, share of total | Plan billing ÷ revenue | How much of next month is already booked |
| Prepaid plans still owed | Unearned revenue on the balance sheet | Cash that belongs to future visits |
| Materials, share of revenue | Chemicals and materials ÷ revenue | Costs rising faster than plan prices |
| Days to collect | What customers owe ÷ monthly revenue × 30 | Commercial accounts paying slower |
| Gross margin | Gross profit ÷ revenue | Route density and pricing slipping |
Use these six in place of the general ones on the template's Report tab.
What to watch in a pest control business
- Prepaid plan cash that is still owed in visits
- Hiring for the busy season before the revenue arrives
- Commercial accounts past 60 days
Not sure how much cash you should hold? Use the pest control business cash calculator.
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