A profit and loss statement can be long. A few numbers distilled from it tell you far more about the health of a membership practice than the bottom line alone.
Total membership and related revenue divided by active members. If it falls, ask whether fees, mix of services, or timing changed. It is the starting point for any per-member math.
Total payroll cost, including taxes and benefits, divided by revenue. In a service-heavy model this is the biggest cost. Track it monthly, as we describe in staffing a membership practice.
Rent and related costs are fixed, so this ratio swings with the panel. A rising share is an early warning that revenue has slipped or costs have crept.
Software, messaging, records, and equipment subscriptions add up, and they rarely get reviewed. Divide the annual total by members and see whether it is reasonable.
What remains after all practice costs but before your compensation. This is the pool that funds your pay, taxes, and reinvestment. It helps you avoid the trap of assuming the fee is pure profit, as we discuss in four myths about concierge profitability.
Update the five numbers every month and look for trends over a quarter. One page is often more useful than the full statements.
Revenue per member, payroll share, occupancy share, technology cost, and operating profit before owner pay tell you most of what you need.
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