SSE Shop Simulator
Can you run a real shop and make money?
Name your store, do the math, and find out if you can keep the lights on.
Step 1 — Name Your Shop
City, neighborhood, or area.
Think about foot traffic, your customers, nearby businesses.
Please fill in all three fields.
Step 2 — Know Your Customer
Age, style, interests — who are you making shirts for?
Social media, flyers, events, word of mouth — be specific!
Please answer both questions.
Step 3 — Figure Out Your Labor Cost
Number of employees2
Hours per day8 hours
Pay rate$16 per hour
Days open per month22 days
How much does ONE employee earn in one day?
Multiply hours per day × pay rate
$
How much do BOTH employees earn in one day?
Multiply your last answer by 2
$
What is your total monthly labor cost?
Multiply the daily cost for both employees × 22 days
$
Complete all three math questions first.
Step 4 — Figure Out Your Cost Per Shirt
Blank shirt$4.00
Transfer$4.00
Shipping bag$0.25
Plastic bag$0.25
Promo / sticker / coupon$0.75
What is the total cost to make ONE shirt?
Add up all five items above
$
Complete the math question first.
Step 5 — Your Monthly Bills
change
Rent$1,500.00
Labor (you calculated this!)$5,632.00
Website$45.00
Internet$70.00
Electric$125.00
Total monthly overhead$7,372.00
Be honest — does this change how much you plan to charge?
Please write your reaction first.
Step 6 — Plan Your Sales
Shirts per month
0
Sell price per shirt
$
Yes — $5 shipping
per online order
No — in-store only
no shipping cost
Shirts sold0
Revenue$0.00
Cost to make ($9.25 each)$0.00
Shipping ($5 each)$0.00
Monthly overhead$7,372.00
Profit / Loss—
Step 7 — Reflect on Your Plan
Do you think customers will pay it? How did you decide?
Think about competition, slow months, costs, finding customers...
Please answer both questions.
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Your Shop Plan is Complete!
Here's everything you built. This is your business plan.
Your Shop
Location
Why This Location
Target Customer
How You'll Promote It
Your Numbers
Cost per shirt$9.25
Monthly overhead$7,372.00
Shirts per month
Sell price
Shipping$5/shirt (online)
Monthly profit / loss
Why That Price
Biggest Challenge
⚠️ Prices are estimates only and subject to change. Always get a current quote before placing your order.
Made for School Spirit Enterprise by Stereotype Co.