Few business statistics are more important than net profit marginsThat term is defined as what percentage of each dollar of sales finds its way to a company's after-tax bottom lineWith some companies that number is fairly consistentWith others it can vary quite dramaticallyUnderstanding what to expect in this regard can lead to spectacular failure...
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