A key figure to know for operating a restaurant is your break-even point. The break-even is basically the amount of sales you need over a certain period of time not to lose money. The basic formula ...

Q: I understand how a one-product company calculates its breakeven point, but how is the calculation done when you sell multiple products? My firm sells two products, chairs and bar stools, for $50 ...

We recently explained the process of arriving at calculations for mark-up and gross margin. Next, we thought we would walk reader through calculating 'breakeven.' Breakeven will help you know how much ...

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You can sell a lot of products and still not make a profit. Your profits begin only after you have paid all the costs involved in obtaining, marketing and selling your goods. The point at which you ...