One certainty in the life of a small business is change. Today, business people are riding the wave of economic change, looking for ways to maximize the profitability of their business amid lower consumer spending and higher prices from suppliers.
Every small business has powerful information at its fingertips that can assist them in adjusting to change. The key is costs. Entrepreneurs who understand how the costs of their business respond to changes can make more informed decisions, allowing them to better utilize limited resources.
The first step is to explore the two basic types of costs in a business – fixed and variable. Continue reading