Sometimes the selling price and costs don t remain the same. These change the break-even point. So you can t calculate a break-even point only once. Calculate it on a regular basis. In most instances, success takes time.
Some businesses actually operate at a loss in the early stages of development.
But you have to know the break-even point to decide how long losses are permissible. It also gives you a way to measure your short-term goals. If you have an idea for a product that uses Tennessee agricultural products, visit the new web site offered by the Agricultural Development Center. ADC is a program of the Agricultural Extension Service at The University of Tennessee. You may even submit an application on-line.