We chose to run this as a nonprofit because making a profit (especially off people who are having a hard time learning how to budget) was not our main motive. We want to help people. We aren’t taking a salary or paying employees who are really just family friends. We aren’t taking business expenses that really just benefit us personally. That wouldn’t fit why we made this organization and wrote the book.
So if making money isn’t our main measure of success, what is? How do we know we are making a difference? I came up with some short term and some long term measurements to help us see how well we are accomplishing our mission – “To help you find happiness in budgeting. (Yes, you!).”
Short Term Measurements
- Number of people who have read the book. The sale of the book does help us get a little money, but I know for a fact that having someone buy the book doesn’t mean they read it. Reading it is the first step to helping people change their attitude toward the dreaded “B” word. This one is hard for us to track. We’re going to need your help. Email us if you have read the book or comment on our Facebook page here.
- Number of spreadsheet downloads. There are a few cases where someone could use our budgeting system without the spreadsheet, but it’s pretty rare. If people aren’t downloading the spreadsheet, we aren’t helping them. This is the next important step someone needs to take after reading the book (or during!). This one we can track due to the miracle of technology. Looking at number of downloads isn’t perfect, but it is a good indicator.
- Number of people who try our 2 week challenge. We want people to try it out. Start and see how it goes. This is another one we can’t track without your help. Let us know how it goes for you!
Long Term measurements
- Number of people using our system for 3 months. It is life changing to start something new. We are very excited for every person who gets started in any way to make budgeting a happier experience. We also know that budgeting is a small act that gives you the biggest benefits over a long time. If you can do it for 3 months, you are well on your way to some amazing changes in your financial life.
- Number of people using our system for 1 year. If you make it this far you are unstoppable! This is the kind of lasting change we want to help create.
Can’t do it without you
As I mentioned, very few of these measurements are things we can track without your help. So contact us if and when you hit any of these milestones! Our email address is below and our Facebook page is here.
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