Gross Profit vs Net Income: Key Differences and Why They Matter

By Leah TranMay 23, 20257 min read
Gross Profit vs Net Income: Key Differences and Why They Matter
  • Raw materials or inventory costs
  • Manufacturing or production costs
  • Direct labor (e.g., wages for workers involved in making or delivering the product)
  • Packaging and shipping (if directly tied to sales)
  • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): Direct production costs
  • Operating Expenses: Salaries, rent, utilities, software, insurance
  • Marketing and Advertising Costs
  • Depreciation and Amortization
  • Interest on Debt or Loans
  • Taxes (Local, State, Federal)
  • Other Business Expenses: Legal fees, consulting, equipment maintenance
  • Less: Other Income (if applicable): e.g., interest income or one-time asset sales
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Leah Tran

Content Executive at TrueProfit & eCommerce Content Specialist

Leah Tran is a Content Specialist at TrueProfit, where she crafts SEO-driven and data-backed content to help eCommerce merchants understand their true profitability. With a strong background in content writing, research, and editorial content, she focuses on making complex financial and business concepts clear, engaging, and actionable for Shopify merchants.

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