Fixed Costs/Expenses
What are Fixed Costs/Expenses?
Fixed costs remain the same, no matter what happens with income.
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How it Works
A business produces income.
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To produce this income, the business will incur costs.
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These costs are made up of two parts.
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One part comprises variable costs (for more, see variable costs)
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The other part comprises fixed costs.
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Fixed costs include things such as rent, admin salaries, insurance.
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These costs need to be paid regardless of whether the business earns income or not.
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Furthermore, they always remain at the same level no matter what.
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