The costs of offering motorcycle training Running the Numbers The costs of offering motorcycle training

What are we selling? Basic entry level training Objectives All states Different models of Administration Different curricula used Objectives Train riders/Reduce fatalities Offer license waiver It’s a business/It costs money

Business Model State controlled State managed State oversight All aspects No private business State managed Sites are private State oversight All aspects private Private enterprise

It’s About The Money Budgets Location Equipment Staff costs Costs of training Location Range Classroom Equipment Staff costs

The Training Location We need Space Other options By the Day, Week or Month Percentage By the class Other options Schools, Shopping Centers, Churches Training areas can be hard to acquire Purpose Built Facility Long Term Tax Benefits

Equipment Motorcycles Purchase Dealer Loan In Volume Used Auctions Can benefit everyone Insurance

Equipment Maintenance and repairs Instructors Shipped to a dealer or shop Transport and downtime? Mechanic on site Parts and Availability? Self preform Experience and knowledge? Instructors Knowledge and experience? What can we ask of them and expect? What do we provide Parts? Tools?

Equipment Other consumables Helmets Gloves Cones Tents Chairs Water and snacks

Staffing Software Consolidate services Student registration Instructor scheduling Bike maintenance recording Consolidate services Help desk information line Mechanics

Staffing Work Schedules Singles vs Doubles One vs two instructors When does the clock start Timing How to make a schedule Avoiding overtime Singles vs Doubles What is effective for the students

Schedules Student Demand Over two weekends More people working weekends Weekday schedules Evening classes When daylight permits Over two weekends Sunday - Sunday