"It's a necessary condition that businesses cover their expenses and maybe make a little profit." aka make money. I think your analogy is right on. If I don't

"It's a necessary condition that businesses cover their expenses and maybe make a little profit." aka make money. I think your analogy is right on. If I don't eat then I don't live. If I don't make money, my business dies. It's not easy to keep a business alive, hence why most of the businesses from 60+ years ago are dead. I need a sustainable way to keep "food" coming in the door so I make exclusive things and provide value to people who use my product. I don't see why every single business should be a charity.