Business Growth Calculator
Plan your growth without running out of cash. See exactly how much revenue you can expect and what resources you’ll need before you commit.
How the Business Growth Calculator works
Enter your current revenue and desired growth rate. See projected revenue for the next 3 years, plus how many employees you’ll need and how much money you’ll require to fund the growth.
Most businesses fail during growth because they run out of cash or hire too slowly. Planning ahead means you grow smoothly instead of scrambling to keep up or running out of money.
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Tutorial
Growing too fast without planning kills businesses. You run out of cash, can’t hire fast enough, and quality suffers. This calculator shows you exactly what to expect so you can grow smoothly.
You have two options: use the calculator above for instant growth projections, or follow this guide to plan growth manually.
The Formula
| What to Calculate | How to Calculate It |
|---|---|
| Future Revenue | Current Revenue × (1 + Growth Rate) ^ Number of Years |
| Employees Needed | Projected Revenue ÷ Revenue per Employee |
| Investment Required | Add up all growth costs |
Step-by-Step Example
Let’s plan 3-year growth for a business currently making $1,000,000 per year.
Step 1: Project Revenue at Different Growth Rates
See what happens with slow, medium, and fast growth:
| Year | Slow Growth (20%) | Medium Growth (35%) | Fast Growth (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Year 1 | $1,200,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Year 2 | $1,440,000 | $1,822,500 | $2,250,000 |
| Year 3 | $1,728,000 | $2,460,375 | $3,375,000 |
Calculation example:$1,000,000 × 1.35 × 1.35 × 1.35 =$2,460,375
Step 2: Calculate Employees You’ll Need
Figure out hiring requirements (assuming $200,000 revenue per employee):
| Year | Revenue | Employees Needed | New Hires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current | $1,000,000 | 5 | – |
| Year 1 | $1,350,000 | 7 | 2 |
| Year 2 | $1,822,500 | 9 | 2 |
| Year 3 | $2,460,375 | 12 | 3 |
Calculation example:$1,350,000 ÷ $200,000 =6.75, round to 7 employees
Step 3: Calculate Money Needed for Year 1 Growth
Add up all growth costs:
| What You Need Money For | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2 New Employees (salaries for 6 months) | $200,000 |
| Increased Marketing Spend | $150,000 |
| New Equipment and Software | $100,000 |
| Extra Cash for Slow-Paying Customers | $75,000 |
| Total Investment Needed | $525,000 |
Final Answer:You need$525,000to fund year 1 growth
What This Means
Growing from $1M to $2.46M in 3 years sounds great, but you need $525,000 in year 1 alone. Without this money, you’ll struggle to hire, marketing will suffer, and growth will stall or fail completely.
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