This template is a MUST financial tool for every small business owner who:
- Wants to understand the real impact of discounts on sales volume
 
- Needs clarity on profit loss from discounts
 
- Is planning promotions, wholesale deals, or special offers
 
Wants to confidently set discounts without hurting profitability
			 
					
				The template comes with:
- An easy-to-use Excel calculator
 
- A step-by-step instruction guide (in plain English, perfect for beginners)
 
- Color-coded input and result boxes:
- Pink cells → You type your details (prices, costs, volume)
 
- Blue cells → Auto-calculations
 
- Green cells → Key results (like extra units you need to sell)
 
 
How It Helps You
In less than ONE minute, this template will:
- Show your gross profit per unit before and after the discount
 
- Calculate your gross profit margin (the percentage of sales you actually keep)
 
- Compare your original vs. discounted profit
 
- Reveal the exact number of additional units you need to sell after discounting
 
Why You Need It
Discounts don’t have to be a guessing game. With this template, you’ll clearly see the trade-off between lowering prices and increasing sales volume.
Instead of asking “Will this discount hurt my business?”, you’ll know:
- How does it affect your profit
 
- How much does our margin drop
 
- And most importantly, how many more units do you need to sell to make it worth it?
 
Whether you’re new or experienced in business, this template helps you use discounts as a smart strategy,  not a risk to your bottom line.