Cost Structure

This structure keeps the initial costs lean while prioritizing growth through reinvestment. It balances immediate operational needs with a plan for sustainable expansion, as compensation, reinvestment, and future hires are all considered.

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1. Owner Compensation (Equal Project-Based Distribution)

   • Description: All three owners will receive equal compensation based on project revenue, maintaining a lean, equitable approach in the early stages.
   • Impact: Ensures fair distribution of income while aligning compensation directly with project success, keeping costs manageable as the business grows.

2. Reinvestment Fund for Expansion

   • Description: A set percentage of all revenue will be allocated back into the business to fund growth initiatives, such as hiring, infrastructure upgrades, or marketing efforts.
   • Impact: Builds a financial foundation for future expansion, supporting sustainability and gradual scaling without the need for external funding initially.

3. Future Salaries for Additional Hires

   • Description: When the team expands, additional personnel will be hired on a salary basis, with specific roles such as software development, customer support, or data integration specialists as needed.
   • Impact: Enables strategic growth by ensuring new team members are incentivized and compensated to support ongoing projects and expansion goals.

4. Product Development and Maintenance Costs

   • Description: Software tools, development resources, and infrastructure needed for creating and maintaining high-quality add-ins. Initially, owners will handle development, but as the company grows, additional support may be funded through the reinvestment fund.
   • Impact: Keeps the product competitive and up-to-date with Autodesk releases, while controlling costs during the startup phase by having owners primarily responsible for development.

5. Minimal Marketing and Sales Expenses (Startup Phase)

   • Description: Lean initial investment in digital marketing, content creation, and outreach to start building brand awareness, with major marketing campaigns deferred until reinvestment funds allow.
   • Impact: Allows Parametra to establish a foundational market presence, with budget flexibility to scale efforts as revenue grows.

6. Autodesk API Licensing and Fees

   • Description: Any Autodesk-related API costs, licensing fees, and required expenses to ensure seamless compatibility with Autodesk software.
   • Impact: Essential for maintaining product functionality and alignment within Autodesk’s ecosystem, positioning Parametra for credibility among Autodesk users.

7. Technical Infrastructure Costs (Cloud & Data Management)

   • Description: Basic infrastructure needs for development, deployment, and data storage, scalable as Cadtastic Solution's customer base and product usage grow.
   • Impact: Allows Parametra to keep overhead low while ensuring stability and scalability for customer-facing tools.

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