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Revenue
The total money a business takes in from selling things, before any costs come out.
Example
Your friend's snack stall takes $200 across the day from selling drinks and chips. That $200 is the revenue. It is what came in, not what is left after she pays for the drinks she bought to sell.
How it fits in
Revenue is sometimes called the top line because it sits at the top of the income statement. High revenue without margin is not the same as a healthy business. Many fast-growing startups burn cash precisely because they prioritise revenue over profit. Both numbers count. Together they tell the story.
Where this is taught
Related terms
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