- Designer’s Playbook: How Kyle O'Donnell uses American Express® Membership & The Business Platinum Card® for entertainment, travel, and more
- Pascal and Daneen Lewis, Harlem Wine Gallery, New York, NY

Critical Numbers

How healthy is your business? A few key numbers may tell. What key metrics to track and why can differ from business to business. Here’s how to help understand yours.

Critical Numbers
Variable Cost: Formula, Definition, and Examples
What are variable costs? How could calculating them help companies potentially improve profitability? Learn about variable cost formulas and examples.
Read Article
Critical Numbers
Variable Cost: Formula, Definition, and Examples
What are variable costs? How could calculating them help companies potentially improve profitability? Learn about variable cost formulas and examples.
Read Article

Critical Numbers
How to Calculate Net Income
Calculating net income shows how much remains of total revenue after subtracting total expenses for a certain timeframe. Net income can go by other names, including net profit, net earnings, and the bottom line.
Read Article
Critical Numbers
How to Calculate Net Income
Calculating net income shows how much remains of total revenue after subtracting total expenses for a certain timeframe. Net income can go by other names, including net profit, net earnings, and the bottom line.
Read Article
Critical Numbers
30 Essential Accounting Terms for Business Owners
These basic accounting terms may help you navigate financial discussions and make more informed business decisions.
Read Article
Critical Numbers
30 Essential Accounting Terms for Business Owners
These basic accounting terms may help you navigate financial discussions and make more informed business decisions.
Read Article