As an ecommerce business owner, understanding your financial health is critical to sustaining and growing your business. One of the most powerful tools at your disposal is the Profit & Loss Statement. This document not only reflects your company's performance over a specific period but also provides insights into areas where you can optimize for [...]
As we enter the third quarter next week, ecommerce businesses must focus on fine-tuning their financial strategies to ensure continued growth and profitability. Profit First provides a great set up to review your business and make sure you’re prepared for what’s to come. Here are some essential steps to help you navigate this Q3 with [...]
Aligning sales with profitability is vital for the sustainability and growth of any business, but this process can look a bit different when it comes to ecommerce. An increase in sales doesn’t automatically mean increases in profit, as there are other factors at play in the sales process. Let's talk about the essential elements that [...]
As an ecommerce business owner, maintaining a firm grasp on your financial health is critical. One of the key tools at your disposal is the balance sheet. This document provides a snapshot of your company’s financial position at any given moment. Here’s a detailed look at what you should regularly review on your balance sheet [...]
I can’t tell you how many clients come to us and say the same thing; their CPAs recommend running the business using spreadsheets. For most businesses, this is bad advice. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love spreadsheets and we still use them for several things in our business. They’re just no longer an efficient [...]
Unlocking the secrets of profitability in your ecommerce business requires a special understanding of your financial statements. One report in particular, your balance sheet, provides 5 driving profitability forces to keep your eye on. So, let's discuss them and how they can impact your profit and your business. The 5 Drivers Picture your financial statements [...]
Is tax season a constant source of stress rather than a manageable task? If you find yourself overwhelmed by financial paperwork, it might be time to consider investing in an ecommerce bookkeeping service. While making tax time less daunting is a significant advantage, there are numerous year-round benefits to enlisting professional help. Analytical Accuracy Timely [...]
Understanding financial statements can feel like decoding a foreign language for many ecommerce folks. It's like trying to read a book without knowing the words. Sometimes, the problem isn't that you don't get it, but rather that the financial blueprint you're using doesn't match your ecommerce business. Building this blueprint starts with your Chart of [...]
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, essential for daily operations and future growth. In the guest blog Cyndi wrote for Carbon6, she explains how financial statements like the Profit and Loss Statement (P&L), the Balance Sheet, and the Cash Flow Statement can provide insights into your business's financial health. It’s essential to understand [...]
This year, I had the privilege of spending four days in the presence of 49 other top ecommerce accountants from across the world at the A2X conference. It was truly an honor to share and learn from my colleagues from the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and more. It was fascinating to [...]
