# Operating Expense
The [**Operating Expense** ](https://app.bloomanalytics.io/custom_expense)page in Bloom allows you to record and track business expenses that are not available in Shopify, helping you calculate your **true and accurate profits**. By adding these costs, Bloom ensures your profitability analysis reflects the full cost of running your business—not just product and ad-related expenses.
You can add and manage expenses across the following categories:
* [Interest payments](#interest-payments)
* [Rent and lease costs](#rent-and-lease-costs)
* [Other COGS](#other-cogs)
* [Tax payments](#tax-payments)
* [Marketing (non-ad costs)](#marketing-non-a-d-costs)
* [Maintenance costs](#maintenance-costs)
* [Other business expenses](#other-business-expenses)
* [Employee costs](#employee-costs)
* [Professional services fees](#professional-service-fees)
All operating expenses added here are factored into your overall profit calculations, giving you a complete view of your business performance.
### Interest payments
The **Interest Payments** section lets you track interest expenses from loans, credit lines, or credit cards used for your business. Bloom provides flexible options for specifying the payment schedule, including **daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or one-time payments**, making it easy to reflect your actual financial obligations.
After entering all details, click **Save** to record the expense. The interest payments will then be included in Bloom’s profit calculations, giving you a more accurate view of your business's profitability.
### Rent and Lease Costs
The **Rent & Lease Costs** section allows you to track expenses for office, warehouse, or other rental spaces. Bloom provides flexibility in specifying the payment schedule, including **daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or one-time payments**, making it easy to reflect your actual financial obligations.
After entering all details, click **Save** to record the expense. These rent and lease costs will be included in Bloom’s profit calculations, giving you a more accurate view of your business's profitability.
### Other COGS
The **Other COGS** section allows you to record additional costs of goods sold that are not captured by Shopify, such as packaging, shipping supplies, or custom components. You can specify the **amount** and **payment frequency** (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or one-time). Click **Save** to include these expenses in Bloom’s profit calculations, giving you a more accurate picture of your true profitability.
### Tax Payments
The **Tax Payments** section lets you track business-related taxes, including sales tax, income tax, or other regulatory payments. Specify the **amount** and **payment schedule** (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or one-time), then click **Save**. Bloom will factor these expenses into your profit analysis for a complete view of your financial performance.
### Marketing (Non-Ad Costs)
The **Marketing (Non-Ad Costs)** section is for tracking marketing expenses that are not related to ads, such as influencer payments, promotional materials, or email campaigns. Enter the **expense amount** and **frequency** (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or one-time), then click **Save**. These costs will be included in Bloom’s profit calculations to reflect your total marketing spend.
### Maintenance Costs
The **Maintenance Costs** section allows you to log expenses for equipment, software, or facility maintenance. Enter the **cost** and **payment schedule** (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or one-time), then click **Save**. Bloom incorporates these expenses into profit calculations to provide a complete view of operational costs.
### Other Business Expenses
The **Other Business Expenses** section is for miscellaneous costs not captured in other categories. Specify the **amount** and **payment schedule** (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or one-time), then click **Save**. These expenses are factored into Bloom’s profit calculations for a holistic view of your business costs.
### Employee Costs
The **Employee Costs** section lets you track wages, salaries, benefits, or bonuses paid to employees. Enter the **amount** and **payment schedule** (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or one-time), then click **Save**. These costs will be included in Bloom’s profit calculations to accurately reflect labor expenses.
### Professional Service Fees
The **Professional Services Fees** section allows you to track payments for accountants, consultants, legal advisors, or other professional services. Specify the **amount** and **payment schedule** (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or one-time), then click **Save**. Bloom includes these expenses in profit calculations for a complete picture of your business spending.
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