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📊 ROI Calculator

Calculate return on investment for tech purchases, software, equipment, and business investments

💡 Common Use Cases & Examples

🛠️ Software Purchase:
Spending $5,000 on automation software that saves 20 hours/week at $50/hour = $4,000/month savings
💻 Equipment Upgrade:
$10,000 new server that increases website capacity, leading to $2,000/month additional revenue
📚 Training/Certification:
$3,000 training program that enables charging 25% higher rates ($1,000/month increase)
🏢 Office Equipment:
$8,000 3D printer that reduces outsourcing costs by $1,500/month

📋 Example Calculation

Scenario: You're considering buying $5,000 accounting software that will save your business 10 hours per week.

Investment:
• Software cost: $5,000
• Setup/training: $1,000
• Monthly subscription: $100
Returns:
• Time saved: 10 hours/week
• Your hourly rate: $75
• Monthly savings: $3,000 (10×4×$75)
Result: 360% annual ROI with 2.1 month payback period
This means every dollar invested returns $3.60 per year!

💰 Investment Details

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📈 Returns & Benefits

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Example: New server enables $2,000/month more sales capacity
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💡 Investment Analysis

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📚 ROI Reference Guide

100%+ ROI:
Exceptional - Doubles your money annually
50-100% ROI:
Excellent - Far above market average
20-50% ROI:
Strong - Beats most investments
10-20% ROI:
Good - Above inflation and savings
0-10% ROI:
Low - Consider alternatives
Negative ROI:
Loss - Avoid or redesign investment