- published: 11 Feb 2014
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In business, revenue is income that a company receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. In many countries, such as the United Kingdom, revenue is referred to as turnover. Some companies receive revenue from interest, dividends or royalties paid to them by other companies. Revenue may refer to business income in general, or it may refer to the amount, in a monetary unit, received during a period of time, as in "Last year, Company X had revenue of $42 million." Profits or net income generally imply total revenue minus total expenses in a given period. In accounting, revenue is often referred to as the "top line" due to its position on the income statement at the very top. This is to be contrasted with the "bottom line" which denotes net income.
For non-profit organizations, annual revenue may be referred to as gross receipts. This revenue includes donations from individuals and corporations, support from government agencies, income from activities related to the organization's mission, and income from fundraising activities, membership dues, and financial investments such as stock shares in companies.
I can feel the anger grow
Deep inside my body
Just a little aching spot
Where my organs have been rotting
Everything is getting worse
The hate infects my soul
Right now the time's run out
And it starts all over again
All these idiots drive me insane
Treating me like air
They don't even know my name
Hate has taken control
Of by conscious action
Driven by this evil power
I swear I'll lose it all
There is still no end in sight
I think I'll lose this game
I am still fighting with myself