Entrepreneurial Cost Analysis - Planning and Decision-Making Techniques for SMEs

Tonny, a young entrepreneur, turns his passion for baking into a growing business using cost accounting to guide key decisions. Can he turn his love for cakes into a profitable café venture through smart cost management?

Prof. Gustavo TANAKA | Faculty of Global Engagement, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
Arnecht KANCHANATAVEE | Transmax Co., Ltd.
Mishell ALBORES | Nikkei BizRuptors

Published On 18 Nov 2025

Last Updated On 18 Nov 2025

At a glance

Country

Thailand

Industry

Bakery & Beverage

Business Type

Sole Proprietorship/ Home-based SME

Case Focus

Cost Accounting

Abstract

Tonny’s Bakery follows the journey of a young Bangkok-based baker who turns a personal passion into a growing small enterprise. The narrative begins with his home-based hobby of making orange cakes and shows how he gradually broadens his product line, customer base, and operations by applying cost concepts such as direct and indirect costs, fixed and variable costs, and breakeven analysis.

This case study follows Tonny’s major decisions as demand rises, including investing in equipment, adjusting prices, managing marketing spend, and adding a beverage unit to tap into Thailand’s expanding café market. Students analyze cost-volume-profit relationships, contribution margins, mixed costs, and product profitability to solve real entrepreneurial challenges. The case encourages learners to evaluate Tonny’s expansion options and assess whether opening a dedicated café in Bangkok is financially viable.

 


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