100 Quotes on Profit for Small Business

Tayde Aburto

February 27, 2023

8 MIN READ
  1. “Profit is not a dirty word. It’s what makes small businesses grow and thrive.” – Marcus Lemonis
  2. “Profit is not something to add on at the end. It is something to plan for in the beginning.” – John Paul DeJoria
  3. “Profit is not the legitimate purpose of business. The legitimate purpose of business is to provide a product or service that people need and do it so well that it’s profitable.” – James Rouse
  4. “Profit in business comes from repeat customers, customers that boast about your project or service, and that bring friends with them.” – W. Edwards Deming
  5. “A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.” – Henry Ford
  6. “Profit is the applause you get for taking care of your customers and creating a motivating environment for your employees.” – Ken Blanchard
  7. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” – Steve Jobs
  8. “Profit is not the goal, it’s the result of creating a great product or service that people need and want.” – Ed Catmull
  9. “The purpose of business is not to make a profit. It is to create and keep a customer.” – Peter Drucker
  10. “Profit is like oxygen, food, water, and blood for the body; they are not the point of life, but without them, there is no life.” – Fred Kofman
  11. “Profit in business comes from the surplus of revenue over expenses, and it’s not always easy to achieve.” – Charles Koch
  12. “A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.” – Henry Ford
  13. “Profit is not a bad thing; it’s what allows businesses to grow, hire more people, and make a difference in their communities.” – Richard Branson
  14. “Profit is not just a financial measure, but a measure of how well a company serves its customers.” – David Packard
  15. “Profit is what happens when you create value for your customers.” – Seth Godin
  16. “The real test of business success is not whether you make a profit, but whether you create value for your customers and for society as a whole.” – Clayton Christensen
  17. “Profit is the lifeblood of any business, but it’s only one measure of success. A truly successful business creates value for its customers, its employees, and its community.” – Denise Morrison
  18. “Profit is not the only goal, but without profit, there can be no sustainable business.” – Jeff Immelt
  19. “Profit is not the purpose of a business; it’s the result of doing business well.” – Michael Porter
  20. “Profit is a reward for serving customers well, creating value, and managing resources wisely.” – Brian Tracy
  21. “Profit is what makes it possible for businesses to invest in innovation, create jobs, and contribute to the community.” – Tim Cook
  22. “Profit is not just about the money. It’s about the value that a business creates for its customers, employees, and society as a whole.” – Indra Nooyi
  23. “Profit is the result of creating value for your customers, not the other way around.” – Tony Hsieh
  24. “Profit is a measure of how well a company serves its customers, not just how much money it makes.” – Herb Kelleher
  25. “Profit is not an event; it’s a habit. It’s the result of doing the right things consistently.” – Mike Michalowicz
  26. “Profit is not a goal, but a means of keeping score on how well we are serving our customers.” – Zig Ziglar
  27. “Profit is the fuel that drives small businesses forward, but it’s the customer that points the way.” – Patricia Fripp
  28. “Profit is not a guarantee, but the result of good decisions and hard work.” – Robert Kiyosaki
  29. “Profit is not the purpose of a business, but rather the incentive for a business to continue to provide value to its customers.” – Eric Ries
  30. “Profit is the difference between revenue and expenses, but true success is measured by the value a business brings to the world.” – Simon Sinek
  31. “Profit is not something you pursue; it’s something that results from doing the right things consistently.” – Brian Tracy
  32. “Profit is not just about numbers, it’s about building relationships and creating a legacy.” – Gary Vaynerchuk
  33. “Profit is not just about making money, it’s about creating a sustainable business that can weather any storm.” – Arianna Huffington
  34. “Profit is the reward for delivering value to customers and creating a business that makes a difference in people’s lives.” – Mark Cuban
  35. “Profit is not the enemy of social progress, but the engine that drives it.” – Bill Gates
  36. “Profit is not a bad word. It’s the fuel that enables us to achieve our vision and help others.” – Tony Robbins
  37. “Profit is the lifeblood of any small business, but it’s the value you bring to your customers that sets you apart.” – Grant Cardone
  38. “Profit is not just about the bottom line; it’s about creating a company that people are proud to be a part of.” – Ben Horowitz
  39. “Profit is not the goal, but the means to achieve the goal of creating something valuable and enduring.” – James Clear
  40. “Profit is not just about making money, it’s about making a difference in the world and leaving a positive impact.” – Michael Dell
  41. “Profit is the result of doing things right, not just doing them.” – Peter Lynch
  42. “Profit is not just about making money, it’s about creating a company that is resilient, sustainable, and relevant.” – Sheryl Sandberg
  43. “Profit is the measure of how well you are serving your customers and creating value in the world.” – Bill McDermott
  44. “Profit is not a destination; it’s the journey of building something great.” – Reid Hoffman
  45. “Profit is the result of creating something valuable that people want and need.” – Ginni Rometty
  46. “Profit is the oxygen that allows a business to breathe, but it’s the vision that gives it life.” – John C. Maxwell
  47. “Profit is not a goal in and of itself, but rather the outcome of creating something of value that serves others.” – Tom Peters
  48. “Profit is the reward for solving problems and creating value in the world.” – Phil Libin
  49. “Profit is not just about money, it’s about the impact you make and the difference you create in people’s lives.” – Tony Fernandes
  50. “Profit is the result of building a sustainable business that adds value to people’s lives.” – Richard Branson
  51. “Profit is not the only measure of success; it’s the ability to create something that matters.” – Meg Whitman
  52. “Profit is not a dirty word, it’s the fuel that drives small businesses and allows them to make a difference in the world.” – Simon Mainwaring
  53. “Profit is not just about making money, it’s about making a difference in people’s lives and creating a better world.” – Robin Sharma
  54. “Profit is not the only goal, but it’s the means to achieve our goals of serving customers, creating value, and changing the world.” – Satya Nadella
  55. “Profit is not the end goal, but the result of doing something great and doing it well.” – Tim Ferriss
  56. “Profit is the result of creating something that people need, want, and are willing to pay for.” – Jeff Bezos
  57. “Profit is not a bad thing, it’s the reward for creating something that matters.” – Guy Kawasaki
  58. “Profit is the result of doing something that makes a difference in the world, and doing it better than anyone else.” – Bob Iger
  59. “Profit is not a dirty word, it’s the fuel that drives innovation, growth, and progress.” – Marc Benioff
  60. “Profit is not the only goal, but it’s the means to achieve our goals of creating value, serving customers, and making a difference in the world.” – Mark Zuckerberg
  61. “Profit is not the only goal, but it’s the foundation for achieving our goals of innovation, growth, and impact.” – Sundar Pichai
  62. “Profit is not the only measure of success, but it’s the measure of how well we are serving our customers and creating something of value.” – Tony Robbins
  63. “Profit is not just about making money, it’s about creating something that people love and that makes a positive impact in the world.” – Daniel Pink
  64. “Profit is the reward for creating something that people need, want, and are willing to pay for.” – Ray Dalio
  65. “Profit is the result of creating a great product or service that people love and that solves a real problem.” – Peter Thiel
  66. “Profit is not the goal, but it’s the result of doing something that matters and doing it well.” – Angela Duckworth
  67. “Profit is not the only measure of success, but it’s the measure of how well we are serving our customers and creating value in the world.” – Brian Chesky
  68. “Profit is not just about making money, it’s about creating something that people need and want and that makes a positive impact in their lives.” – Richard Branson
  69. “Profit is the reward for creating something that solves a real problem and that people love.” – Elon Musk
  70. “Profit is not the only measure of success, but it’s an important one that allows small businesses to continue serving their customers and growing.” – Stephen Covey
  71. “Profit is the result of doing something better than anyone else and doing it in a way that creates value for customers.” – Clayton M. Christensen
  72. “Profit is not the purpose of a business, but it’s the fuel that keeps it running and allows it to make a positive impact in the world.” – Biz Stone
  73. “Profit is the result of doing something that you love and doing it in a way that creates value for others.” – Richard Branson
  74. “Profit is not a dirty word, it’s the means by which small businesses can create jobs, support their communities, and make a difference in the world.” – Ari Weinzweig
  75. “Profit is the result of creating something that people want and need, and doing it in a way that is sustainable and responsible.” – Paul Polman
  76. “Profit is not the only measure of success, but it’s an important one that allows small businesses to continue serving their customers and creating value.” – Reid Hoffman
  77. “Profit is not the purpose of a business, but it’s the means by which we can achieve our purpose of making a positive impact in the world.” – Richard Branson
  78. “Profit is the result of creating something that people love and doing it in a way that is sustainable and responsible.” – Mark Parker
  79. “Profit is not the only measure of success, but it’s a crucial one that allows small businesses to continue serving their customers and creating value for their communities.” – Dave Kerpen
  80. “Profit is the result of creating something that people need and want, and doing it in a way that is responsible and sustainable.” – Yvon Chouinard
  81. “Profit is the result of creating something that people love and doing it in a way that makes a positive impact in the world.” – Howard Schultz
  82. “Profit is not the purpose of a business, but it’s the means by which we can achieve our purpose of creating something valuable and making a positive impact in the world.” – Bill Gates
  83. “Profit is the result of creating something that people need and want, and doing it in a way that is responsible and ethical.” – Charles Koch
  84. “Profit is not the only measure of success, but it’s an important one that allows small businesses to continue serving their customers and creating value for their communities.” – Tony Hsieh
  85. “Profit is the result of doing something that matters and doing it in a way that creates value for others.” – Blake Mycoskie
  86. “Profit is the result of creating something that people need and want, and doing it in a way that is responsible and sustainable.” – Paul Graham
  87. “Profit is the result of creating something that people love and doing it in a way that makes a positive impact in the world.” – Jeff Weiner
  88. “Profit is not the only measure of success, but it’s a crucial one that allows small businesses to continue serving their customers and creating value for their communities.” – Ed Catmull
  89. “Profit is the result of creating something that people need and want, and doing it in a way that is responsible and ethical.” – Arianna Huffington
  90. “Profit is the result of creating something that people love and doing it in a way that is sustainable and ethical.” – John Mackey
  91. “Profit is not the only measure of success, but it’s an important one that allows small businesses to continue serving their customers and making a difference in the world.” – Jim Collins
  92. “Profit is the result of doing something that matters and doing it in a way that creates value for others.” – Tony Robbins
  93. “Profit is not the only measure of success, but it’s an important one that allows small businesses to continue serving their customers and making a difference in the world.” – Angela Ahrendts
  94. “Profit is the result of creating something that people need and want, and doing it in a way that is responsible and sustainable.” – Richard Branson
  95. “Profit is not the purpose of a business, but it’s the means by which we can create a better world.” – Marc Benioff
  96. “Profit is the result of creating something that people love and doing it in a way that is responsible and ethical.” – Elon Musk
  97. “Profit is not the only measure of success, but it’s a crucial one that allows small businesses to continue serving their customers and making a positive impact in the world.” – Michael Dell
  98. “Profit is the result of doing something that people need and want, and doing it in a way that is responsible and sustainable.” – Warren Buffett
  99. “Profit is not the only measure of success, but it’s an important one that allows small businesses to continue serving their customers and making a difference in the world.” – Jeff Bezos
  100. “Profit is the result of creating something of value, doing it better than anyone else, and doing it in a way that benefits both the business and society as a whole.” – Michael Porter
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    Most entrepreneurs never figure this out. 

They mistake “busy” for “productive”. 

They chase the shiny object of the week. 

They never develop a marketing strategy that works. 

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    It’s easy to get caught up in the end goal. 

- Making 7 figures 
- Having a big team 
- Being your own boss 

Don’t get me wrong, those are great things. 

But here’s the thing: 

The journey is where you learn 

- Who you are 
- What’s important to you 
- How to handle adversity 

If you don’t embrace the journey, you’ll miss out on the best part. 

The ups and downs, the failures and successes, they’re all part of your story. 

And that’s what makes your journey so unique. 

So, enjoy the ride and everything it has to offer. 

After all, the journey is what led you to where you are today.

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    Quit the hustle 24/7. 

It’s not sustainable. 

In life, think of quality as the combo of: 

✅ the right things 
✅ at the right time 
✅ in the right way 

In business: 

✅ focus on value 
✅ prioritize 
✅ time management 

Quality is about being smart, not “always on”. 

When you’ve found that balance, you’ll see that: 

1️⃣ your “work” doesn’t feel like work 
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3️⃣ you’re happier 

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    Trust The Process:  When building a business, we often focus too much on the end goal and not enough on how we’re getting there. 

But here’s the thing, growth is a process.

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Hours of work, stress, and countless setbacks. 

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The key is to trust the process. 

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The growth will come.

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    Impactful businesses don’t just happen by accident. 

It takes strategy. 
It takes planning. 
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After all, if you don’t know where you’re going, how will you get there?  But it’s not just about having a plan. 

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It’s about having a North Star that guides you every step of the way. 

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Design your plan. 

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    Congratulations, San Diego’s FINE$T FOUNDERS Graduates! 

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    Success is never a straight line.

There will be ups and downs, but the key is never to quit.

Every challenge you face shapes you, every setback teaches you, and every milestone is worth celebrating. 

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    Generational wealth isn’t just about money -it’s about creating opportunities, security, and a lasting impact for your family and future generations.

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The more you see it,  the more it enters your life. 

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    You’ve got the dream. 

You’ve got the vision. 

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Action that makes you jump out of bed in the morning. 

Action that propels you towards building your dreams. 

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    If you’re looking to build a brand, look to theme parks. 

Universal Studios has been around for almost a century, and it’s got a successful recipe for bringing people back time and again: 

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2) Attention to detail. Each attraction is a work of art, with every detail meticulously crafted and designed to evoke a specific response from visitors. 

3) Thrills. It’s not just about the immersion and the detail - Universal attractions are designed to be thrilling. They keep visitors on the edge of their seats, and leave them breathless. 

The same principles apply to building a brand: 

1) Immerse your audience in your story. Your brand is more than just a logo or a product - it’s an experience. Make sure your audience feels like they’re a part of that experience. 

2) Pay attention to detail. Every aspect of your brand - from your website to your social media profiles - should be designed with care and precision. 

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