My 15-Day Fried Snack Business Results: Sales, Costs, and Profit From a $50 Start
I used $50 as my business capital. I decided not to use all of my savings because I wanted to keep another $50 as an emergency reserve.
Once the business started, I began keeping track of my daily sales. I wanted to know whether this small business could actually generate a profit.
My Daily Sales Target
I sell each piece of fried snack for $0.09, which is approximately Rp1,500 based on the exchange rate I use in my calculation.
My daily sales target is around 130 pieces.
If I can sell all 130 pieces in one day, the calculation is:
130 × $0.09 = $11.70
So my target is approximately $11.70 in daily sales.
However, sales are not the same as profit. I still have to consider the cost of ingredients, cooking oil, gas, packaging, and other operating expenses.
My Results After 3 Days
During three days, my target is to sell:
130 pieces × 3 days = 390 pieces
With a selling price of $0.09 per piece:
390 × $0.09 = $35.10
This means my estimated sales revenue for three days is $35.10.
Based on my initial calculation, the estimated profit is around $15 for three days.
That means my average estimated profit is approximately $5 per day.
My Results After 15 Days
If I can maintain the same average sales and profit for 15 days, the calculation looks like this:
| Details | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Daily target | 130 pieces | 130 pieces |
| Number of days | 15 days | 15 days |
| Total pieces sold | 130 × 15 | 1,950 pieces |
| Selling price | $0.09 per piece | $0.09 |
| Total sales revenue | 1,950 × $0.09 | $175.50 |
| Estimated profit per day | Approximately $5 | $5 |
| Estimated profit for 15 days | $5 × 15 | Approximately $75 |
Based on this calculation, my estimated sales revenue for half a month is $175.50, while the estimated profit is around $75.
Estimated Costs for 15 Days
I also need to separate my sales revenue from my actual profit. The money I receive from customers cannot all be treated as profit because some of it has to be used to buy ingredients and keep the business running.
Based on the three-day estimate:
- Sales revenue for 3 days: $35.10
- Estimated profit for 3 days: $15.00
- Estimated business costs: $20.10
If the same pattern continues for 15 days:
- Total sales revenue: $175.50
- Estimated profit: $75.00
- Estimated costs: $100.50
In simple terms:
$175.50 sales revenue − $100.50 estimated costs = $75 estimated profit
These numbers are estimates based on my sales target and average profit. They are not a guarantee that the same profit will be earned every day.
My 15-Day Sales Progress
I also like to look at the numbers day by day. This helps me understand how the business is growing instead of only looking at the final result.
My 15-Day Sales Progress
I started keeping a simple daily record of my sales. My target was to sell around 130 pieces of fried snacks each day at $0.09 per piece.
| Day | Pieces Sold | Sales Revenue | Estimated Cost | Estimated Profit | Total Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Day 2 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Day 3 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $15.00 |
| Day 4 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $20.00 |
| Day 5 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $25.00 |
| Day 6 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $30.00 |
| Day 7 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $35.00 |
| Day 8 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $40.00 |
| Day 9 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $45.00 |
| Day 10 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $50.00 |
| Day 11 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $55.00 |
| Day 12 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $60.00 |
| Day 13 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $65.00 |
| Day 14 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $70.00 |
| Day 15 | 130 | $11.70 | $6.70 | $5.00 | $75.00 |
| Total | 1,950 | $175.50 | $100.50 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
What I Learned From the First 15 Days
For me, the most important result is not simply the $75 estimated profit. I am also learning how to manage business money separately from household money.
If I spend all of the sales revenue on household needs, I will eventually run out of money to buy ingredients. That is why I need to keep my business capital separate from the profit.
I also continue to keep my $50 emergency reserve untouched. That money gives me some peace of mind because a small business can have unexpected problems.
What If I Don't Sell Everything?
Not every day will be perfect. There may be days when fewer customers come, especially when the weather is bad.
This is one reason I prefer starting the business from home. If some fried snacks are not sold, I can take them home and share them with my family, as long as they are still safe and suitable to eat.
For me, reducing food waste is important. I would rather bring unsold food home than throw it away unnecessarily.
Can I Really Earn $75 Every 15 Days?
Not necessarily.
The $75 figure is an estimate based on selling 130 pieces per day and an average estimated profit of $5 per day.
In real life, some days may be slower. I might sell only 80 or 100 pieces. Other days could be better and I might sell more than my target.
Ingredient prices can also change. The price of cooking oil, tempeh, tofu, flour, bananas, and cooking gas may increase or decrease.
That is why I don't consider the $75 to be guaranteed income. I see it as a calculation based on my current sales pattern.
My Conclusion After 15 Days
After 15 days, my target is to sell approximately 1,950 pieces of fried snacks.
At a selling price of $0.09 per piece, the estimated total sales revenue is $175.50.
Based on an estimated average profit of $5 per day, the estimated profit for 15 days is around $75.
For a large business, this amount may look small. But for me, it is an important first step.
I don't need to rent a shop. I don't need expensive equipment. I am simply using what I already have and starting with a small amount of money.
A small business may not create a large profit overnight. But keeping simple records helps me understand where my money goes and whether the business is actually growing.
Starting small does not mean thinking small. It means starting with what I can afford without putting everything at risk.
Note: The figures in this article are estimates based on the sales targets, prices, and cost assumptions used in my experience. Actual business results may vary depending on ingredient prices, customer demand, location, weather, operating costs, and the number of products sold.
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