Free Online Tool for Contractors

The Basic P&L "What if?" Simulator

Running your construction business by just checking the bank balance is a recipe for a panic attack. When receipts pile up and the books fall behind, you end up relying on a “gut feeling” to know if you’re actually making money.

I built this tool to show you exactly why getting those numbers right actually matters.

In construction bookkeeping, we talk a lot about job costing. It makes sense—if your projects aren’t making money, the rest of the business gets real hard to manage. But job costing is just one piece of the puzzle.

This simulator isn’t going to magically tell you if your current books are right. Instead, it’s designed to show you why having accurate numbers is so incredibly important. When you stop guessing and start relying on real, trustworthy data, you can actually use those numbers to make decisions that move your business forward.

The Questions Your Basic P&L Numbers Should Answer

Before you dive into the tool, think about the blind spots that are costing you sleep. Your number should empower you to answer things like:

P.S. Look under the simulator for the help docs.

The “What if?” P&L Simulator [Basic]

Adjust Your Numbers

Current P&L

77.8%
22.2%
$400,000
14.4%
7.8%
$140,000
0.1%
7.9%
$142,000
$1,170,000
1.286

Adjustments

Turn the knobs to see what happens.

Adjusted P&L

$0
0%
$0
0%
$0
0%
$0
0%
$0
0%
$0
0%
$0
$0
0.000
$0

Help Docs: Using the Simulator & Pulling Your Numbers

Need a quick hand pulling the right numbers or figuring out the tool? Grab these quick guides:

If you are ready to get off the bank-balance rollercoaster and want a second set of eyes to take a look at your situation, let's talk.

Need a second set of eyes on your numbers?

A brief phone call to talk about what’s happening in your business, your goals, and any concerns you have about your numbers.

From there, I’ll run a Do We Have a Problem?™ System Scan of your QuickBooks file and current reporting, and we’ll talk recommendations for next steps.