Financial Modelling Tool for Courier Services
Running a courier business involves managing tight delivery schedules, vehicle costs, and fluctuating demand throughout the year. With Brixx, you can take control of your finances using clear, flexible models designed to help you plan routes to growth.
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Project Setup
- Project name: Regional Courier Services Ltd
- Time period: Monthly (ideal for tracking delivery volumes, fuel, and driver costs)
Income Components
- Component: Delivery Income
- Sub-components:
- Standard Parcel Delivery (up to 10kg) – £6 per delivery × 2,000 deliveries/month = £12,000/month
- Express Delivery (Same-day service) – 15 per delivery × 400 deliveries/month = £6,000/month
- Bulk Contracts with Businesses – Fixed monthly fee contracts = £10,000/month
- Sub-components:
- Component: Additional Income
- Sub-components:
- Fuel Surcharge Recovery Fees – £1,500/month (linked to rising fuel prices)
- Packaging Material Sales – £500/month
- Late Delivery Penalties Charge – £200/month (average)
- Sub-components:
Expenditure Components
- Component: Operational Costs
- Sub-components:
- Fuel Costs – £0.20/mile × 30,000 miles/month = £6,000/month
- Driver Salaries – £2,200/month × 5 drivers = £11,000/month – Vehicle Maintenance: £1,200/month
- Vehicle Insurance – £300/month per van × 3 vans = £900/month
- Route Management Software Subscription – £150/month
- Uniforms & Equipment – £100/month
- Sub-components:
- Component: Administrative Costs
- Sub-components:
- Office Rent – £1,200/month
- Accounting & Legal Fees – £2,000/year
- Marketing & Ad Spend – £400/month
- Admin Salaries (1 staff) – £2,000/month
- IT/Phones/Internet – £250/month
- Sub-components:
Asset Components
- Component: Fixed Assets
- Sub-components:
- Delivery Van 1 (Purchased) – £18,000
- Delivery Van 2 (Leased) – Leased at £400/month (tracked under expenses or liability)
- Delivery Van 3 (Purchased) – £20,000
- Warehouse Fixtures & Equipment – £5,000, depreciated over 5 years
- IT Equipment (laptops, scanners) – £2,500, depreciated over 3 years
- Sub-components:
- Component: Current Assets
- Sub-components:
- Cash Reserves – Starting balance – £15,000
- Accounts Receivable (Business clients on 30-day terms) – 8,000
- Prepaid Insurance & Software Licenses – £1,000
- Sub-components:
Funding Components
- Component: Business Loans
- Sub-components:
- Van Loan – Vehicle 1 – £15,000 at 5% over 3 years = ~£450/month repayment
- Start-up Loan – £20,000 at 6% over 5 years = ~£387/month
- Sub-components:
- Component: Owner Investment
- Sub-components:
- Initial Capital Injection – £30,000
- Sub-components:
- Component: Future Funding
- Sub-components:
- Overdraft Facility – £5,000 limit
- Potential Invoice Financing Facility (optional to model)
- Sub-components:
Scenario Planning in Brixx
- Volume Drop Scenarios
- Model a 10% or 20% drop in delivery volumes due to seasonal slowdown.
- Fuel Price Spike
- Create a fuel cost scenario with +20% increase to see cost impact.
- Van Breakdown
- Simulate a £2,000 unexpected repair or short-term vehicle rental (£800/month).
- New Contract Win
- Add a £5,000/month new income stream to see impact on growth.
Dashboard & Reporting
- Cash Flow Report
- Show inflows from deliveries and contracts vs monthly outgoings like salaries and fuel.
- Balance Sheet
- Track owned vans as depreciating assets, see impact of reducing loan liabilities.
- Profit & Loss Statement
- Display gross margin (delivery income – direct delivery costs), operating profit, and net profit.
- Custom KPIs
- Cost per Mile Delivered
- Profit per Delivery
- Delivery Volume Growth Rate
- Vehicle Utilisation Rate
- Driver Cost per Delivery
Who can use this Brixx template?
- Courier business owners
- Delivery service startups
- Fleet managers and logistics coordinators
Brixx is a great tool for:
- Anyone overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for a courier or delivery service
- Business owners managing vehicle fleets, driver costs, and fluctuating delivery volumes
- Accountants and finance professionals supporting logistics-focused operations
What are the benefits for courier businesses?
- This template is built with the logistics industry in mind, addressing everything from fuel costs and maintenance to seasonal delivery spikes
- Easily map out income from delivery contracts, same-day services, and subscription plans
- Visualise your cash flow and expenses to make better decisions around fleet expansion or cost-saving strategies
- Assess the impact of hiring additional drivers, expanding service areas, or changing pricing models
- Run multiple scenarios to test the outcomes of fluctuating fuel prices, package volumes, or equipment investments
Strategic forecasting in Brixx
- Understanding the financial impact of growing your delivery team or fleet
- Projecting revenue based on package volume trends and delivery routes
- Budgeting for vehicle upkeep, insurance, and compliance costs
- Planning for busy periods like holidays or e-commerce sales spikes
- Exploring the financial impact of introducing new services or pricing tiers
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