on average?

[Ward & Probst]

Terry,
Rough figures-
	gross sales= 100%
	cost of sales= 10% (parts,etc.)
	expenses= 50%
	Net income= 40%
Your mileage may vary. This is an average of well established technicians I
have asked in a business class I have taught in the South Central Region and
at the Annual Convention. It may be overly optimistic for a person just
getting started. David Barr, RPT will be teaching a class called "How to Set
Up a $100,000 per Year Piano Service Business" at the annual convention in
Arlington, VA this July 5-9. You might want to check it out.

Hope this helps,
Dale
Dale Probst
Institute Director
PTG Annual Convention
Arlington, VA--July 5-9,2000
wardprobst@cst.net
(940)691-3682 voice
(940) 691-6843 fax



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Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2000 1:01 PM
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Subject: on average?


Hi all,

I'm one of the new guys on this  list, and I'm LOVIN' it!  On average, if
there is such a thing, roughly how many pianos are tuned in a given week
(5day?) by tuner/techs? Also, if tuning is your primary service, (not
re-buliding, major repairing, soundbard replacing, etc) what would you
estimate to be your annual expenses, speaking in percentages of your income?
I'm trying to get a general idea from a business perspective. ( I am not
taking into consideration my initial cost of tools, supplies, ETD, etc, but
annual upkeep, cost of advertising etc.) I know there is not one across-the-
board answer, but some ball park figures would sure help give me an idea.
Thanks!

Terry Peterson
RPT In Training :^ )
Los Angeles, CA


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