When you run a small business, it's important to always know your break-even point -- the amount of sales needed to pay for all of your costs in a period. Below break-even, you generate a loss; above ...

The concept of a contribution margin comes from the need for business managers to understand how profitable their businesses have become. For most managers, this is as simple as looking at something ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Memo from the Securities and Exchange Commission: If you want to use contribution margin to tout how well your company is doing, you might want to think twice. WeWork tried to brag about its ...