profit margins

Growing a Business

Why Being Profitable is a Business Strategy in Itself

Profitability is a part of the strategic effort to be a hyper-growth, customer-centric and commercially-minded organization. And yes, it's a strategy.

Business News

What is a Contribution Margin and How Do You Calculate It?

Discover what contribution margin is, what to use it for, and how to calculate it in this detailed guide from Entrepreneur.

Growing a Business

Find Ways to Compete When Margins Are Razor-Thin

How to remain relevant and adaptable, even when your profit margins are narrower than those of competitors.

Living

4 Ways Net Profit Margin Equals Happiness in Life

The equation for net profit margin in business can serve as an analogy for how to achieve happiness and satisfaction in life.

Accounting

This Retired Mathematician Won $26 Million From State Lotteries ... Legally

Know your math like Jerry Selbee, and you can beat the system.

Franchises

Here Is How Franchisors Can Increase Their Profit Margin

Reducing the Employee Turnover

Finance

Why Strong Margins Are More Important Than Cash Flow

Why you should shift your attention from cash flow to creating - and maintaining - strong margins for long-term growth and success.

Growth Strategies

5 Tips for Cash-Flow Funding

The right financing can support unending growth, whereas the wrong financing deal could make matters worse.

Finance

Understanding Profit In Your Business

Most business owners think they understand profits, margins and how much they're actually making. The reality is that many don't. How much is your business really making, and what should you do with it?