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What Portion of Revenue Should Go to Payroll?

If you're wondering about how much money to put aside for payroll, read this.

By Joe Worth

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Q: Is there an ideal percentage of revenue that should go to payroll?

A: In my opinion, anyone who claims such a thing exists is full of it. Truth is, the figures vary widely among not only entire industries but also among the companies within them.

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