{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "Micro Business Math", "home_page_url": "https://microbusinessmath.com/", "feed_url": "https://microbusinessmath.com/feed.json", "description": "Launch a Real Business for Under $100 — The Math Behind Every Move", "authors": [ { "name": "J.A. Watte", "url": "https://jwatte.com" } ], "language": "en-US", "items": [ { "id": "https://microbusinessmath.com/articles/break-even-calculator-micro-business/", "url": "https://microbusinessmath.com/articles/break-even-calculator-micro-business/", "title": "Break-Even Math: When Your Micro Business Actually Starts Making Money", "summary": "Calculate your micro business break-even point in minutes. Step-by-step formula with real examples for service, product, and freelance businesses.", "date_published": "2026-04-15T00:00:00Z", "authors": [{ "name": "J.A. Watte" }], "tags": ["Calculators"] }, { "id": "https://microbusinessmath.com/articles/20-dollar-agency-model-breakdown/", "url": "https://microbusinessmath.com/articles/20-dollar-agency-model-breakdown/", "title": "The $20 Agency Model: Full P&L Breakdown", "summary": "Complete profit and loss breakdown of the $20 Agency model. See startup costs, monthly expenses, revenue projections, and real margins for a micro agency.", "date_published": "2026-04-15T00:00:00Z", "authors": [{ "name": "J.A. Watte" }], "tags": ["Business Models"] }, { "id": "https://microbusinessmath.com/articles/resale-business-profit-margins/", "url": "https://microbusinessmath.com/articles/resale-business-profit-margins/", "title": "Resale Business Margins Are Insane (If You Know the Math)", "summary": "Honest profit margin breakdown for resale businesses including thrift flipping, wholesale arbitrage, and online reselling. 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