Small business owners frequently make decisions about how to invest money to increase profitability. Part of being a good business manager is the ability to analyze the income potential of long-term ...

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NPV calculates profitability using all projected cash inflows and outflows, considering time value of money. A positive NPV suggests a profitable project; a negative NPV suggests a loss. NPV's ...

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