2022 vs 2023 Comparison
Full year with seasonality highlighted
Profitable vs loss months
Gross margin & net margin by month
Operating expenses by category
2023 vs 2022 — material changes
Operating leverage visualised
2022 vs 2023 trajectory
Net income less owner draws
How funds shifted across accounts during 2023
How net income was allocated in 2023
Q1–Q4 2023 performance breakdown
Profitability by quarter
10% revenue growth, 35% EBITDA margin, 11% WACC
PV of FCFs vs terminal value
| Year | Revenue | EBITDA | Free Cash Flow | PV of FCF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base (2023) | $77,549 | $27,142 | $23,711 | — |
| Year 1 | $85,304 | $29,856 | $23,800 | $21,448 |
| Year 2 | $93,834 | $32,842 | $26,180 | $21,261 |
| Year 3 | $103,217 | $36,126 | $28,798 | $21,077 |
| Year 4 | $113,539 | $39,739 | $31,677 | $20,893 |
| Year 5 | $124,893 | $43,713 | $34,845 | $20,712 |
| Enterprise Value | PV FCFs $105,391 + PV Terminal $250,789 | $356,180 | ||
| Equity Value | Enterprise Value + Net Cash $16,541 | $372,721 | ||
$21,741 informal liability grew 56.8% YoY. Represents 56.8% of positive cash. No formal repayment terms — creates legal and financial uncertainty.
July ($506) and December ($496) near-zero revenue months. Q4 generates only $315 net income. Cash reserves must cover 2 near-dead months annually.
2023 is the first profitable year on record. The sustainability of the 35% expense reduction needs 2+ more years of data to confirm as structural, not one-off.
Business valuation closely tied to owner-operator. No documented systems or recurring contracts. If the owner steps away, revenue continuity is uncertain.
Draws of $8,755 were within net income (36.9% payout ratio). However, no formal policy exists — ad-hoc draws could erode equity in a down year.
Current spend of $3,648/year may be insufficient for a delivery operation with vehicle exposure. Needs review against actual risk exposure.
Document repayment terms, interest (if any), and timeline. The $21,741 informal liability is the single largest financial risk to the business. Treat it like a real loan.
Stop commingling personal expenses through business accounts. This distorts reporting and creates tax exposure. Open a dedicated personal account if not already done.
Target minimum $11,920 in liquid reserves (3× average monthly expenses of $3,973). July and December can generate near-zero revenue — be prepared.
Develop an active plan to cover July and December lean months. Consider promotions, new service offerings, or part-time alternative revenue during dead months.
Cap draws at 50–70% of trailing 3-month net income. Never draw more than you've earned in that period. This protects the business in down months like Oct and Dec.
Reduce dependency on any single platform. Channel Sales ($46,678) and PayPal ($41,815) are healthy — explore a third channel or direct recurring contracts to smooth revenue.
Move from prior-year comparison to an actual monthly budget. This enables real-time variance tracking and faster decision-making when expenses deviate.
At $3,648/year, coverage may be thin for a delivery operation with vehicle liability exposure. Get a professional review — one claim could wipe out a year of profit.