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Profits / Profit

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Profit is the positive gain of a business, calculated as net sales less total earnings. Profits are sometimes called the "bottom line" because they are the most important piece of information a business owner needs to know. The profit of a business is the owner's reward for assuming the risk and managing the business effectively.

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