How It Works
Three simple steps to get accurate calculations
1
Define Territory
Define your service territory radius and research local population density
2
Input Business Metrics
Input your average job value and current quote-to-job conversion rate
3
Analyze Competition
Count direct competitors in your area using Google Maps and directories
4
Set Income Goals
Set your target monthly income and available work capacity
5
Review Analysis
Review market analysis, opportunity score, and strategic recommendations
6
Optimize Strategy
Use insights to optimize pricing, marketing, and expansion planning
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find accurate population density for my area?
Use U.S. Census data, city planning departments, or demographic websites like City-Data.com. For rural areas, county-level data may be more accurate. Factor in seasonal population changes for vacation areas.
What constitutes a direct competitor for my service business?
Businesses offering the same core services within your geographic area. Include franchises, independent operators, and larger companies that service your territory. Don't count businesses with significantly different pricing tiers or specializations.
How can I improve my quote-to-job conversion rate?
Focus on prompt responses, professional presentations, clear pricing, customer reviews, and competitive but profitable pricing. Track conversion rates by lead source to identify the most profitable marketing channels.
What if my opportunity score is low?
Low scores suggest market saturation or challenging territory dynamics. Consider expanding your service radius, adding specialized services, targeting commercial clients, or relocating to a more favorable market.
How accurate are the market penetration rate assumptions?
Our baseline uses 12% household penetration annually, typical for many home services. This varies by service type, local demographics, and economic conditions. Adjust expectations based on your specific market knowledge.
Should I expand my service radius if the market looks saturated?
Expansion increases potential customers but also raises travel costs and time. Calculate whether higher mileage and longer job durations offset the additional revenue opportunities in the expanded territory.
How do I compete in a high-saturation market?
Focus on differentiation through specialization, superior customer service, faster response times, guarantees, premium service options, or targeting underserved customer segments like commercial or emergency services.
What factors affect seasonal demand in local service businesses?
Weather patterns, holidays, back-to-school periods, tax refund seasons, and local economic cycles. Plan capacity and marketing spend around these predictable demand fluctuations for optimal revenue.
How do I calculate my true average job value?
Include materials, labor, travel time, and overhead costs. Use data from the last 6 months minimum, excluding outliers. Factor in upsells, repeat visits, and any warranty work to get realistic averages.
When should I consider hiring employees vs. staying solo?
When your current capacity limits growth and the territory analysis shows sufficient demand to support additional workers. Factor in training costs, insurance, equipment, and management time in expansion decisions.
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Results are estimates for informational purposes only. Consult professionals for important decisions.