To determine which customers are profitable and which are making losses, you’ll need to gather and analyse data about your customers’ buying habits, expenses, and revenues. Here are some steps you can take:
Determine your customer acquisition costs: Calculate the total costs associated with acquiring each customer, including advertising, sales commissions, and other marketing expenses.
Calculate the customer lifetime value (CLV): This is the total revenue a customer is expected to generate for your business over the course of their relationship with you. You can estimate CLV by multiplying the average purchase value by the number of purchases a customer makes in a given time period, and then multiplying that by the expected length of the customer relationship.
Compare the CLV to the customer acquisition cost: If the CLV is greater than the acquisition cost, then the customer is profitable. If the acquisition cost is greater than the CLV, then the customer is making a loss for your business.
Analyse individual customer behaviour: Look at each customer’s purchase history, frequency of purchases, and average order value. This can help you identify which customers are contributing the most revenue to your business.
You also need to consider what discounts you are offering each client because it may be that the clients with the greatest revenue are also demanding the greatest discounts.
Consider other factors: Take into account other factors that may impact profitability, such as product returns, customer support costs, and any other expenses associated with servicing a particular customer. By taking these steps, you can gain a better understanding of which customers are profitable and which are making losses, and adjust your sales and marketing strategies accordingly.
