The time it takes an organization to break even from its investment in a new product or process. If the costs are big up front, this measure can help you understand how long it will take to recoup these expenses. [1] [2]
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[2] Muzyka, D., Birley, S., and Leleux, B. 2003. Trade-offs in the investment decisons of European venture capitalists. Journal of Business Venturing. https://doi.org/10.1016/0883-9026(95)00126-3
[3] Fixed Vs. Variable Costs: How to Compute Breakeven, https://www.kpmcpa.com/fixed-vs-variable-costs-how-to-compute-breakeven
[4] Retrieved May 21, 2021, from https://www.thebalancesmb.com/how-to-do-a-breakeven-analysis-1200834