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Aug 2022
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S8E4: Profit Formulas and Structures for...

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Send us a text Consulting is all about profit and loss - "how does XYZ impact profitability?" In this episode, we're sharing what you need to know about profit and formulas to calculate it. You'll walk away knowing: How businesses think about profitHow to calculate profitKey business basics for case interviewsJoin the Case Formulas Intensive - Sept. 7, 6-9PM ... Show More
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