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Tips & Tools for Small to Mid-Sized Business Owners & Leaders
May 2026
The Inspire Results newsletter is published monthly
 
The Single Sheet Profit Plan: 6 Levers to Increase Profit by 60%
Every business owner wants to increase profit—but most aren’t sure where to focus first. Should you market more? Sell harder? Raise prices? Cut costs? The options feel endless, and that overwhelm often leads to inaction.

That’s why we created The Single Sheet Profit Plan, a simple, 1‑page tool that shows you exactly where to focus to increase profit—without guesswork, stress, or complicated spreadsheets.

It breaks profit growth into 6 manageable levers. And here’s the exciting part: if you improve each lever by just
10%, it results in an overall profit increase of 60%.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Leads
  2. x Conversion Rate = Customers
  3. x # Purchases p/Customer
  4. x Avg Price/Purchase = Revenue
  5. – COGS =Gross Profit
  6. – Fixed Costs = NET PROFIT

6 levers you can “pull,” either increasing or decreasing each by 10% leads to a nearly 60% increase in PROFIT

1. Increase Leads by 10%

Most businesses don’t have a lead problem—they have an intentionality problem.

Here’s how to increase leads by 10%:

  • Clarify your ideal client and offer. Who exactly are you trying to reach, and what problem do you solve for them? When your message is clear, your marketing becomes magnetic.

  • Be intentional about your marketing activities. Random acts of marketing don’t work. Choose the channels that reach your ideal client and commit to them.


R
ead here
for more ways to improve each lever by 10%.
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June 12, 2026
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June 25, 2026
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST

Discover the potential in your business by completing your Single Sheet Business Plan.

Define your vision and long-range goals. Then break them into quarterly, monthly, weekly & daily goals and get a line-of-sight from your daily tasks to your 10-30 year purpose. 


Step out of the day-to-day for just 1 day, get organized, complete a prescribed planning process, and walk away with an action plan that leads to greater profits and free time back.

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Inspire Results

Business Coach


Big ideas are easy. Execution is everything.

Jo Kempton helps leaders cut through complexity and turn strategy into clear, actionable plans that drive real growth.

If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start executing with clarity, schedule a quick call today with Jo or any of our trusted coaches.

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Overview of BLS Statistics on Pay and Benefits
https://www.bls.gov/bls/wages.htm

Indiana Unemployment Rate

United States Economy at a Glance (bls.gov)

Employment Cost Index
Employment Cost Index - 2023 Q02 Results (bls.gov)

Indiana Business Resources
IN.gov | The Official Website of the State of Indiana

Worker's Compensation Board of Indiana (includes PPI Guide & Calculation sheet)
WCB: Employers (in.gov)
 
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– Conrad Hilton
 
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