Able Quote by Margaret Heffernan
“What do you want your business to do? Make money, of course. To pay for people and supplies, to be able to grow.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Talk, date unknown
Businesses exist to generate profit, which funds employees, supplies, and growth initiatives
In simple terms: Profit funds people and expansion
Key Takeaway
Focus on sustainable profit to enable growth
Themes
business
profit
growth
responsibility
Mood
determined
pragmatic
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- startup budgeting
- expanding workforce
- scaling operations
- investing in R&D
Key Concepts
economics
organizational theory
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance profit with social responsibility?
- What metrics beyond profit matter to your business?
A Different Perspective
Profit alone doesn't guarantee ethical practices or long‑term stability
