Step 1
Choose your business type
Pick the business type that matches your idea — café, restaurant, yoga or Pilates studio, laundromat and more. Each one starts with sensible assumptions, so you are never staring at a blank page.
How it works
Test your business idea before you commit.
smallbizsim turns rough assumptions into a clear free snapshot — revenue, costs, profit range, break-even, payback and the risks that matter. No spreadsheets, no jargon.
Five simple steps
From idea to a decision-ready report.
Step 2
Adjust the assumptions
Change the numbers that matter to you: rent, pricing, capacity, staffing and startup costs. Everything is in plain language, and the preview responds as you edit.
Step 3
Get a free snapshot
See a decision-ready snapshot in seconds — monthly revenue and costs, profit range, break-even, payback and the top risks to watch before you sign anything.
Step 4
Save and share
Create a free account to keep your reports in one place, or share a report link with a business partner, accountant or adviser.
Step 5
Upgrade to the full report
Unlock the premium feasibility report to reveal deeper insights — location market intel, sensitivity analysis and the detailed break-even and payback breakdown behind your snapshot.
What you get
Built to make the numbers easy.
No spreadsheets, no jargon
Skip the finance degree. Every input is written in plain English and pre-filled with realistic starting numbers, so you can go from idea to answer in minutes.
Decision-focused outputs
Revenue, profit range, break-even, payback and key risks — the numbers you actually need before committing capital.
Shareable reports
Every report has a link you can send to partners and advisers, so everyone reviews the same assumptions.
Ready to see if your idea adds up?
Run your business simulation free — no Excel, no sign-up, no consultant. Get an instant snapshot of the numbers, and save it the moment you are ready.