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How to Build a Gross Margin Model for a Marketplace: Payment Costs FX and Infrastructure
Build a weekly model that connects marketplace revenue to the costs the platform actually bears. Keep GMV, recognized revenue, gross profit, contribution after operating costs, and cash availability separate. A settlement delay can reduce available cash without changing gross profit; a refund or platform-borne fee can change both.
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