Income vs. Expense
Overview
The Income vs. Expense page presents a side-by-side visual comparison of your total monthly income and total monthly expenses. It is the quickest way to assess the financial health of your ISP business and spot trends that need attention.
The Chart
The main element on this page is a bar chart with one pair of bars for each month in the selected period. For each month you will see:
- A blue bar (or your theme's primary colour) representing total income collected during that month.
- A red bar (or contrast colour) representing total expenses recorded during that month.
Hovering over a bar shows the exact value for that month.
Net Profit / Loss
Below or alongside the chart, a summary table shows the net figure for each month — that is, total income minus total expenses. A positive number means the business made a profit in that month; a negative number means expenses exceeded income.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Month | The calendar month. |
| Total Income | Sum of all payments collected through operators during the month. |
| Total Expenses | Sum of all expenses recorded in the system during the month. |
| Net Profit / Loss | Income minus expenses. Positive values indicate profit; negative values indicate a loss. |
Selecting a Period
Use the year selector or date range filter to choose which months are displayed in the chart. By default the current year is shown, giving you a 12-month overview at a glance.
How to Use This Page
- Spotting seasonal trends — If income dips every quarter-end while expenses remain steady, you may need to adjust your billing cycle or run promotions during slow months.
- Identifying overspend — A month where the expense bar is taller than the income bar warrants a review of the Expense Report to find the contributing categories.
- Setting targets — Use the net profit trend to set monthly profit targets and track progress against them.
- Presenting to stakeholders — The chart provides a clear, easy-to-read visual that can be shared with business partners, investors, or senior management to illustrate the direction of the business.