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What is revenue primarily determined by?
What is revenue primarily determined by?
- Employee salaries
- Number of employees
- Geographic location
- Sales volume (correct)
Which company had a higher profit despite lower revenue?
Which company had a higher profit despite lower revenue?
- Soapy Suds Company (correct)
- Neither made a profit
- Both had the same profit
- Soap Company
Why is profit considered more important than revenue?
Why is profit considered more important than revenue?
- To reinvest in the business
- To attract investors
- It shows the company's total sales
- It reflects the amount left after expenses (correct)
What can impact a company's profitability if it has reached a price or volume ceiling?
What can impact a company's profitability if it has reached a price or volume ceiling?
What does COGS stand for?
What does COGS stand for?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as an influencer of revenue?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as an influencer of revenue?
How can a company potentially improve its profitability according to the text?
How can a company potentially improve its profitability according to the text?
What does revenue NOT directly show?
What does revenue NOT directly show?
$1.2 million in revenue with $1.1 million in expenses results in how much profit?
$1.2 million in revenue with $1.1 million in expenses results in how much profit?
Which costs are included in Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)?
Which costs are included in Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)?
How do variable costs behave as production volume increases?
How do variable costs behave as production volume increases?
What is a reason to evaluate an item with high COGS but potentially keep it?
What is a reason to evaluate an item with high COGS but potentially keep it?
How can a bakery maximize profitability based on the specialty artisan bread example?
How can a bakery maximize profitability based on the specialty artisan bread example?
What type of cost is rent considered?
What type of cost is rent considered?
How are variable costs related to the production volume of a product?
How are variable costs related to the production volume of a product?
What happens to variable costs if a company discontinues a product line?
What happens to variable costs if a company discontinues a product line?
What distinguishes fixed costs from variable costs?
What distinguishes fixed costs from variable costs?
'Wiggle room' for sales and promotions can be determined by understanding which financial aspect?
'Wiggle room' for sales and promotions can be determined by understanding which financial aspect?
'Slow moving, high COGS items can cost you money in lost sales!' - This statement emphasizes the importance of balancing which aspects in product management?
'Slow moving, high COGS items can cost you money in lost sales!' - This statement emphasizes the importance of balancing which aspects in product management?
What does spreading the fixed cost over more products allow a company to achieve?
What does spreading the fixed cost over more products allow a company to achieve?
In the context of the toy factory example, what type of cost is the rent for the factory?
In the context of the toy factory example, what type of cost is the rent for the factory?
What is emphasized in the text as crucial for businesses to focus on besides striving for high revenue?
What is emphasized in the text as crucial for businesses to focus on besides striving for high revenue?
What is suggested as the 'secret sauce' for making businesses thrive according to the text?
What is suggested as the 'secret sauce' for making businesses thrive according to the text?
Which concept involves selling each product for a bit less while maintaining profitability?
Which concept involves selling each product for a bit less while maintaining profitability?
What should entrepreneurs review often besides their revenues as mentioned in the text?
What should entrepreneurs review often besides their revenues as mentioned in the text?
What specific type of beans does Enchanted Beans Coffee use according to the text?
What specific type of beans does Enchanted Beans Coffee use according to the text?
What advice is given regarding community and competition in the highlighted entrepreneurial excerpt?
What advice is given regarding community and competition in the highlighted entrepreneurial excerpt?
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Study Notes
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
- COGS includes raw materials, labor costs (directly related to product production), and other direct costs.
- It does not include costs associated with marketing, sales, or administration.
Variable Costs
- Increase with production volume and decrease with lower production.
- Examples: raw materials costs, labor costs directly related to product production.
- COGS is often considered a variable cost.
Fixed Costs
- Remain the same regardless of production output.
- Examples: rent, property taxes, insurance.
- Fixed costs can be a challenge for new companies, as they require a certain revenue to break even.
Revenue vs. Profit
- Revenue is the total amount of money earned from sales.
- Profit is the revenue left after paying all expenses.
- Revenue does not show profitability, but it can indicate potential.
- Profit margin is more important than revenue.
Managing Expenses
- Review business expenses often to minimize costs.
- Ways to minimize expenses:
- Efficiency with labor
- Wholesale pricing and partnerships with suppliers
- Shopping around for insurance, rental space, and other fixed costs
- Cutting out high-expense, low-profit offerings
- Considering the pros and cons of renting vs buying equipment, facilities, etc.
Economies of Scale
- The ability to spread fixed costs over more products, reducing the cost per unit.
- Example: a toy factory can spread the cost of rent over more toys, reducing the cost per toy.
Entrepreneurship and Costs
- When starting a business, it's better to have lower fixed costs and higher variable costs.
- As the business develops, focus on managing both fixed and variable costs effectively.
- Minimize fixed costs by finding efficient solutions, and minimize variable costs by negotiating with suppliers and optimizing production.
Summary
- It's not enough to strive for high revenue; businesses must also focus on a healthy profit margin and bottom line.
- Reviewing expenses regularly and understanding COGS are crucial for making informed business decisions.
- A healthy profit margin is more important than revenue.
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