How long should I expect to be in the sweet shop business before making any profit?
The answer depends on how much money you spend per hour, what kind of equipment you use, and whether you hire someone else to help you out. If you work for minimum wage, then you need to sell at least $1.50 worth of sweets per minute to break even. However, if you charge $3.00 per customer, then you only need to sell $0.75 worth of sweets per minute.