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How Many Sales Do I Need to Hit My Goal?

Translate a revenue or profit target into an actionable sales number.

Define the target

Revenue and profit targets require different calculations, so decide which outcome matters.

Use average economics

For revenue, divide the goal by average sale value. For profit, account for contribution and fixed costs.

Turn it into a pace

Convert annual or monthly targets into weekly and daily goals when that helps with planning.

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