Freelancing is more than just the price of the hair dye. It’s the petrol, the car maintenance, the travel time, and the 12% Super you should be paying yourself. If you aren’t charging for these, you’re working for free.
Insightful Sums helps you calculate your individual circumstances so you can stop losing profit on the road.
Stop ignoring the 30 minutes it takes to pack and unpack your car. Calculate the exact cost of your services, including your vehicle overheads and mobile kit.
Service Pricing: Account for “Travel Buffers” in your pricing so you’re paid for every minute you work.
Replace the Shoebox: Move your “business math” from a messy notebook to a clean, simple dashboard.
Instant Profit Check: Know exactly what your take-home pay is after every service.
| The Old Way (Spreadsheets / Guessing) | The Insightful Sums Way |
| Guessing how much petrol and travel time to add to a mobile wedding booking. | Exact travel and vehicle overheads calculated into every single service. |
| Only charging for a 45-minute haircut, ignoring the 30 minutes of driving and setup. | Charging a profitable hourly rate that covers your entire time commitment. |
| Thinking you have “no overheads” because you don’t pay salon rent. | Automatically accounting for your car insurance, rego, phone bill, and stock. |
| Feeling anxious about giving a quote for a large bridal party or group booking. | Total confidence to quote group packages backed by cold, hard data. |
No tech headaches and no financial degree required. Get your salon set up in minutes so you can get back to doing what you love behind the chair.
Take the guesswork out of your price list. Easily calculate exactly what to charge for every cut, colour, or treatment so you actually make money…..not just cover your costs.
Want to run a special promotion? See exactly how a discount will affect your bottom line before you offer it, so you never accidentally work for free.
Know exactly what each team member needs to bring in for your salon to stay profitable, without having to do any complicated math.
Stop wondering if retail is worth it. Quickly calculate your markups to see the exact profit you make on every shampoo, serum, or styling product you sell.
See exactly where your money is going. One simple, stress-free screen that makes your salon’s finances finally make sense.
Insightful Sums lets you factor in your vehicle overheads (like rego, insurance, and fuel) and your non-service time, ensuring your travel is always profitable, not a penalty.
Yes! You can easily price large bridal party packages and trial runs, ensuring your premium kit, disposable tools, and travel time are fully covered.
Absolutely. Mobile professionals still have hidden overheads like car maintenance, public liability insurance, and product waste. If you don’t track them, they eat directly into your take-home pay.
You are a professional. Start charging like one.
