There are no " offsets " to $ 1 of shipping income , unlike $ 1 of product sales when COGS and any volume - driven variable operating expense must be deducted . You might be left with .20-.30 of every $ 1 of product sales to cover fixed costs and provide an acceptable profit . But if you lose $ 1 of shipping income , you lose $ 1 of bottomline profit . Do n't squander it .
What may happen after losing shipping income ?
A. You may have to file for bankruptcy .
B. You may lose income from the bottomline .
C. None of the above choices .
D. You will be financially secure .


B