Nail Supply Cost Calculator - Track Your Inventory Costs

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<h3>Why Track Supply Costs?</h3>
<p>Understanding your supply costs is essential for:</p>
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<li>Setting profitable service prices</li>
<li>Managing cash flow and inventory</li>
<li>Identifying cost-saving opportunities</li>
<li>Planning reorder schedules</li>
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<h3>Industry Benchmarks</h3>
<p>Supply costs should typically be:</p>
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<li><strong>15-20%</strong> of service price</li>
<li><strong>Labor costs:</strong> 35-45%</li>
<li><strong>Rent/overhead:</strong> 10-15%</li>
<li><strong>Target profit margin:</strong> 25-35%</li>
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<h3>Cost-Saving Tips</h3>
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<li>Buy in bulk - save 15-30% on larger quantities</li>
<li>Join wholesale programs (CosmoProf, Sally Beauty Pro)</li>
<li>Track waste - many techs over-apply products</li>
<li>Use proper portion control for acrylic beads</li>
<li>Compare supplier prices monthly</li>
<li>Buy seasonal sales stock (back-to-school, Black Friday)</li>
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<h3>Reorder Strategy</h3>
<p>Set up automatic reorder schedules based on your usage:</p>
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<li><strong>Gel Polish:</strong> Weekly (high turnover items)</li>
<li><strong>Acrylic Supplies:</strong> Bi-weekly</li>
<li><strong>Sanitization Supplies:</strong> Monthly</li>
<li><strong>Tools & Equipment:</strong> As needed</li>
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