Economics of a Zoo / Aquarium / Amusement Park: Startup Financial Model

Yes, most Zoos and Aquariums run as non-profits, but that doesn't mean they don't need financial planning. It is just that they don't distribute profits nor are supposed to have profits. They simply have cash in and out and all extra cash is supposed to be re-invested by the operator. Often times, a Zoo will be run by the government rather than private industry, but it depends on where you are in the world. This excel model allows the user to do the planning of startup costs and on-going operations really well.

SaaS Model - Ratio Driven Growth - For Startups

I have done quite a few SaaS financial models and quite a few more customizations therein. One of the main build-ups I had not done is one based on the ratio between different employee types combined with quota attainment of account executives. The below template offers this modelling style.

Depreciation Expense Tracker (up to 95 Fixed Assets at Once)

This was designed to be an easy tool to figure out what your monthly/annual depreciation expense is going to be over time.

Robust 3-Statement Financial Model: For Startups

This fully functional and inter-connected Excel template has 3 financial statements functioning on it. Typically called a 3-statement financial model, it is commonly requested for startups by investors/creditors. I had to really dig deep into my old accounting knowledge and do quite a bit of research to get this model right. The purpose was to build something that fits 90% of cases. 

Security System / Alarm Services Startup Financial Model - Includes Expansion MRR and Negative Churn

Security systems / alarm services businesses fall into the product + service systems business category. This financial model was built specifically for security and alarm services businesses. It is very similar to a regular SaaS business where you have monthly recurring revenue for subscribers, except you will also make margins on installation of hardware.

When and How Much Inventory to Reorder: Excel Template

This is a useful Excel template to manage inventory reordering based on a few variable inputs per SKU. The logic in this model will display useful metrics to help you stay on top of inventory levels. A Google Sheet version is also provided. Staying on top of your inventory can improve the cash conversion cycle.

KPI Scorecard 12-Month Tracker

Enjoy this useful KPI scorecard template built in Excel. There are many approaches one can take to gauge the overall health of their organization or business. Often the best way is with a KPI dashboard that has a 12-month view and an annual total.

Product + Service: 5-Year Financial Model

This is one of the more important Excel spreadsheets I have been looking to build for a while now and I am really happy with the way it turned out. Product + Service, just means you sell a product (such as an elliptical machine or some tangible product for a one time fee) and you attach a paid subscription service add-on to it. There are many examples, such as adding fitness trainers that come on the screen of your elliptical or a security monitoring system.

Google Sheets Database Reporting: Multiple Criteria

There are severe limitations to the Google Sheet filter formula. For example, if you have a database composed of many columns it will be difficult to filter with multiple criteria and logic.

Template for Marketing Spend Return on Investment - Recurring Revenue

When I first thought about the difficulties of this calculation, I realized it is probably something nearly any recurring revenue business model struggles to figure out accurately. The problem is figuring out the ROI (return on investment) of the money you spend in a given month on sales/marketing as it relates to the future revenue directly related to that spend.