Revenue Needed to Reach Your Owner's Draw at the Clinic
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Many practitioners decide how much they want to withdraw and only later find out the clinic cannot sustain it. The reverse path is more honest: start from the withdrawal you want and calculate the revenue it requires. The calculator does that math and converts it into a number of appointments.
Your data stays in your browser. The starting values are a hypothetical example.
What does each field mean?
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Desired pró-labore | The monthly withdrawal you want for your work. |
| Fixed costs | Rent, staff, utilities, accountant, software, loan payments. |
| Variable costs | Materials and commissions, as a percentage of revenue. |
| Taxes and fees | Percentage of revenue. |
| Reserve | Percentage of revenue set aside to invest and for emergencies. |
| Average ticket | To convert revenue into appointments. |
How is it calculated?
- Available margin = 1 minus (variable + taxes + reserve), as a fraction.
- Revenue needed = (pró-labore + fixed costs) ÷ available margin.
- Appointments = revenue ÷ ticket, rounded up.
Worked hypothetical example
Hypothetical example: a pró-labore of R$ 12,000.00, fixed costs of R$ 15,000.00, variable costs of 25%, taxes of 10%, a reserve of 5% and a ticket of R$ 1,800.00.
| Step | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Available margin | 1 minus 0.40 | 60% |
| Revenue needed | (12,000 + 15,000) ÷ 0.60 | R$ 45,000.00 |
| Appointments | 45,000 ÷ 1,800 | 25 |
| Per day over 20 days | 45,000 ÷ 20 | R$ 2,250.00 |
| Per year | 45,000 × 12 | R$ 540,000.00 |
How do I use the result?
If the revenue needed is far from your current revenue, there are three levers: raise the ticket, increase volume or cut fixed costs. To turn the target into patients per month, use the patient target; to split it into weeks, the weekly target. To see real profit, the monthly net profit and the break-even point.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the revenue I need to reach my pró-labore?
Add the pró-labore to fixed costs and divide by what is left from each real billed after variable costs, taxes and reserve.
Is pró-labore the same as profit?
No. Pró-labore is pay for your work. Profit is what is left of the business after all costs, including the pró-labore.
Why include a reserve?
To invest in equipment, training and to cover slow months. Without a reserve, any surprise turns into debt.