"Design a body-shop referral program around introductions, not accidents"
"Source","https://bluefinchadvisors.com/blog/design-a-body-shop-referral-program-around-introductions-not-accidents"
"Basis","This planning scenario uses the values entered. It is not an industry benchmark or a quote."

"Inputs","Value","Unit"
"Job revenue before the modeled reward","5000","currency"
"Variable job costs before the reward","4100","currency"
"Fulfilled reward per qualifying job","100","currency"
"Jobs with a fulfilled modeled reward","5","number"
"Selected program expenses for this group","120","currency"

"Results","Value","Unit"
"Job contribution after reward","800","currency"
"Total modeled fulfilled rewards","500","currency"
"Group contribution after selected expenses","3880","currency"

"Calculation detail","Value","Unit"
"Job contribution before reward","900","currency"
"After-reward contribution share","16","percent"
"Selected program expense per rewarded job","24","currency"

"Assumptions"
"Use one defined job/reward scope and consistent collected revenue."
"Count actual qualifying completed jobs and fulfill the reward once."
"Selected expenses and reward costs are separate."
"Contribution is not net profit or proof of additional demand."

"Result notes"
"No reward, ledger update or campaign is created."
"Zero rewarded jobs retain selected expenses but have no per-job allocation."
"The scenario predicts no accident, claim or extra profit."

"Sources"
"SBA: Selling price, variable costs and contribution estimates","https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/calculate-your-startup-costs/break-even-point"
"Google Maps: Genuine reviews, incentives and rating manipulation","https://support.google.com/contributionpolicy/answer/7400114?hl=en"
"BlueFinch: Optional paid loyalty service and message requirements","https://bluefinchadvisors.com/toolbox/customer-loyalty"