1. When business is slow, you pay salaries and declare a loss.
2. When business is good, you pay salaries and declare a profit.
You pay salaries first, and make do with what's left.
I pay salaries first and on time, and make do with what left.
That business made a loss for 3 straight years but the employees always got paid in full and on time.
Hiring someone is a sacred responsibility, guys.
Do onto others...