Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
Formula: CAC = Total Marketing and Sales Expenses/ Number of New Customers Acquire
Concept: Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) represents the total cost of acquiring a new customer. This includes all the marketing and sales expenses incurred to attract and convert a potential lead into a paying customer. These expenses can include:
Advertising costs
Salaries of marketing and sales staff
Software and tools used for marketing and sales
Promotional and event costs
Any other expenses directly related to acquiring customers
Example: If a company spends $10,000 on mar...