Reaching break-even feels like a milestone but as a founder, you can’t stop there. Break-even simply means you’re covering costs, not that your business is profitable or ready to scale.

From a CFO’s perspective, break-even is actually a decision point:

• Do your margins support growth?
• Are you pricing correctly for the market and your costs?
• Should you invest in hiring, marketing, or product — or hold steady?

In this episode of The CFO Edge, I’ll break down why break-even is not the finish line, but the moment to shift from survival mode to strategic growth. You’ll learn how to look beyond the numbers on paper and start building financial clarity that positions you for scaling with confidence.

👉 Whether you’re running a startup or a small business, this episode will give you a sharper lens on what break-even really tells you about your business health.

Stay sharp,
Zahra Carol Baghdadi , Fractional CFO

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