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The difference between what you sell and what remains to sustain the business, the people, and the work.
12 min read
The idea
Selling a lot does not always leave a healthy business. Revenue is all the money that comes in. Profit is what remains after the costs are paid. That profit is not a prize to pile up: it is what lets the business survive, pay the people who work, support families, reinvest, improve the service, and keep helping customers.
if you only look at how much you sell, you can lower prices to sell more and then discover that each sale weakens the business. A fair price covers the cost, the labor, and a profit the business can use responsibly.
Do it step by step
Over one full month, write down all the money that comes in from sales. That number is your revenue, not your profit.
In a separate list, write down that month's costs: materials, rent, transportation, wages, services, and any other business expense.
Subtract total costs from total revenue. What remains is that month's real profit, whether positive or negative.
Review which products or services leave a profit after their costs, not only which ones sell the most. A service that sells a lot and does not cover the work cannot be sustained.
Repeat this every month for at least three months, and note what the business will use that profit for: reserves, wages, improvements, or continuing to serve.
An important note
this lesson does not tell you how much you should earn, and it does not guarantee profitability. It helps you see whether the business can sustain itself and serve well, with real information. For tax decisions, consult a licensed professional.
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