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Net profit margin (otherwise known as net margin) is a measure of how much profit (or net income) a business generates. Most often, the net profit margin is shown as a percentage, but it may also be ...

Editor’s Note: This post is focused on helping you understand profit and loss statements. This financial statement is used by most small business owners to help assess business profits and losses ...