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Title: 5 Metrics Every Service-Based Business Should Track

United States, 4th Dec 2025 - Running a service-based business isn’t just about doing great work—it’s about knowing what’s working, what’s not, and where your time and energy produce the biggest return. Many business owners rely on gut instinct alone, but top-performing companies rely on data. You don’t need a complicated system or expensive software to gain clarity. By tracking just a few key metrics, you can make smarter decisions, improve profitability, and grow with confidence.Here are five essential metrics every service-based business should monitor closely.1. Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)This metric tells you how much it costs to acquire a new client. If you’re spending more to acquire customers than they’re worth, growth will quietly become unsustainable.To calculate it:Total marketing and sales expenses ÷ number of new clientsFor example, if you spend $2,000 on marketing and gain 20 clients, your acquisition cost is $100 per customer. Knowing this number helps you decide how much you can afford to spend on ads, promotions, and outside marketing services without hurting your bottom line.2. Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)Customer Lifetime Value reveals how much a client is worth over the entire relationship with your business—not just their first purchase.If your average client pays $150 per month and stays with you for two years, the value of that client is $3,600. This allows you to answer key questions:How valuable is each client to my business?Can I afford to invest more to attract better clients?Which services generate the greatest long-term revenue?A healthy business always ensures that customer lifetime value is significantly higher than acquisition cost.3. Lead Conversion RateNot every inquiry becomes a client—and that’s normal. What you want to meas...

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