overheads
ONGOING OPERATING EXPENSE WHICH DO NOT DIRECTLY GENERATE PROFITS, BUT WHICH IS VITAL TO TO PROFIT MAKING
Overhead Costs; Overhead cost; Business overhead expense; Oncost; Business overhead; Overhead expenses; Administrative overhead; Overheads; Establishment charges; Overhead costs
The overheads of a business are its regular and essential expenses, such as salaries, rent, electricity, and telephone bills. (BUSINESS)
We are having to cut our costs to reduce overheads and remain competitive.
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