Financial Modelling Tool for IT Services
As an IT services business owner, it's crucial to understand the fluctuations in your cash flow throughout the year and know when to make key decisions. Brixx provides the financial tools you need to gain timely, actionable insights that will help drive your business growth.
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Managed service providers (MSPs)
Freelance IT consultants
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What are the benefits to IT services businesses?
IT Services Template
Designed specifically for IT businesses, covering all financial aspects of service-based operations
Cash Flow Modelling
Easily model cash flows, analyse service pricing, and manage operational costs and recurring revenue
Visual Reports
Gain clear insights from charts and reports to assess profitability across different services
Impact Analysis
Quickly measure the impact of new income streams, such as consulting, managed services, or software sales
Scenario Testing
Instantly see results when testing different pricing scenarios, expanding teams, or investing in new technology
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Financial modelling software is a crucial tool for IT services businesses, providing the insights needed to plan and manage finances with confidence. By forecasting costs and revenue, business owners can make informed decisions about pricing, staffing, and growth strategies.
Understanding market trends, refining pricing structures, and planning for recurring revenue streams all contribute to long-term business success. With over two decades of experience in business modelling, Brixx offers a powerful solution designed to help IT businesses streamline financial planning and strategy.
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Project Setup
- Project name : IT Services Consultancy
- Time period : Monthly (ideal for tracking client invoicing, expenses, and cash flow)
Setup 
Income Components
Component: Service Revenue
Sub-components:
- IT Support Contracts (e.g., Monthly retainer for managed IT services)Small Business Package: £1,500/month (5 clients = £7,500/month)Enterprise Package: £5,000/month (2 clients = £10,000/month)
- Project-Based Consulting (e.g., One-off cybersecurity audit, IT infrastructure setup)Average project size: £8,000 (3 projects per quarter = £24,000/quarter or £8,000/month)
- Cloud Services Reselling (e.g., Reselling Microsoft 365, AWS services with a markup)Estimated profit margin: £3,000/month
- Software Development ServicesCustom web application development: £15,000/project (1 project per 2 months = £7,500/month)
Income 
Expenditure Components
Component: Operational Costs
Sub-components:
- Salaries & WagesIT Consultants (2 at £5,000/month) = £10,000Support Staff (2 at £3,000/month) = £6,000
- Software SubscriptionsSaaS tools (e.g., project management, cybersecurity, CRM) = £1,500/month
- Cloud Hosting CostsAWS, Azure, Google Cloud usage = £2,000/month
- Office Rent & UtilitiesCo-working space: £2,500/monthUtilities & Internet: £500/month
Component: Administrative Costs
Sub-components:
- Marketing & AdvertisingGoogle Ads, SEO, content marketing: £2,000/month
- Legal & Accounting FeesAnnual compliance and tax filing: £4,000/year (£333/month)
- InsuranceBusiness liability, cyber insurance: £1,500/year (£125/month)
Expenditure 
Asset Components
Component: Fixed Assets
Sub-components:
- Office EquipmentLaptops, servers, networking hardware: £20,000 (depreciated over 3 years)
- Software LicensesLong-term software licenses for development tools: £10,000
Assets 
Funding Components
Component: Initial Investment
Sub-components:
- Founder's InvestmentInitial capital contribution: £50,000
Component: Loans & Financing
Sub-components:
- Startup Business Loan£100,000 at 6% interest, 5-year term (£1,933/month repayment)
Funding 
Scenario Planning in Brixx
Client Loss Scenario
- Model losing a major retainer client and its impact on cash flow.
New Hiring Costs
- Forecast how hiring another IT consultant affects profits.
Cloud Cost Increases
- Test rising AWS/Azure costs by 10% and how that impacts margins.
Scenarios 
Dashboard & Reporting
Cash Flow Report
- Track monthly income vs. expenses.
Balance Sheet
- Monitor assets (cash, accounts receivable) vs. liabilities (loan repayments).
Profit & Loss Statement
- Evaluate total revenue and operational costs to find net profit.
Custom KPIs
- Gross Profit Margin = (Revenue – Direct Costs) / Revenue
- Recurring Revenue Percentage (from retainers vs. project work)
Dashboard 
Strategic forecasting in Brixx
Assess profitability by adjusting service pricing and contract-based revenue
Showcase earnings potential and business growth to support loan applications
Plan for software licenses, hardware purchases, wages, and operational costs
Anticipate funding needs when expanding services or scaling operations
Analyse market trends and their effect on customer demand and IT service pricing
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Cybersecurity Business
As a cybersecurity business, understanding how your cash flow may fluctuate throughout the year and knowing when to make strategic.
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Answer real questions about your business:
- Scenario testing
- 10-year financial forecast
- Pre-built templates
- Xero integration
- Automated reports: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, tax & more
