LastPass Password Manager – Running Circles Around the Spreadsheet
In this modern-day world of technology, nearly everything we do involves the internet in some way or another. And that typically involves a password. When I first began using the internet (years ago now), I kept passwords for my online accounts on a scratch pad or a Post-it note stuck to the outside frame of […]
QuickBooks Online—A Good Fit for Ecommerce Sellers
Have you noticed that I’ve had a bit of a blog theme going the past several weeks? If it seems like I’ve been talking a lot about tools and systems, you’re right! Why? Because our business (and likely yours, too) could not function without the right tools in place. At least, not as effectively. The […]
InventoryLab: A One-Stop Shop for Amazon Sellers
Inventory: It’s the very foundation of all ecommerce businesses. If managed properly, your inventory can send sales through the roof. If managed poorly, your sales can fall off a cliff and leave you wondering what just happened.
How Entourage Margins Can Keep Your Business from Leaking Profits
Picture this—you’re an Amazon seller and your business is finally starting to take off. Your products are flying off the shelves, so money must be flying in, right? However, when you take a look at your financials, you’re actually losing money instead. All your costs and expenses seem to add up and you should be […]
Xero Accounting Software – An Easy Solution for Ecommerce Sellers
Our philosophy at bookskeep is to work only with those tools and systems that are proven to be top-notch in their field; those that provide a user-friendly platform, generate easy-to-access reports and help us to operate more effectively for our clients. We look for these criteria in both our internal tools and tools that our […]
Whatever You Do, Do it With Gusto!
As your e-commerce business grows, you’ll reach a point where expanding your team becomes a possibility. This signifies your hard work paying off and your business’s success. If you’ve adopted Profit First, you might have reached this stage sooner, thanks to its effective processes for growth. Congratulations on your commitment to your business and its […]
Simplify Your COGS Tracking with A2X Software
At bookskeep, we take pride in using the best tools out there to provide the most accurate bookkeeping records for our clients. Some of these tools and systems are the latest and greatest; others are well-established, reliable systems that have been around for a while. While we’re always looking for ways to streamline and be […]
Do I Really Need Inventory Lab and an Accounting Software?
This past week I had the opportunity to visit with 30 hard-working ecommerce sellers at an Amazon Seller Retreat. I had a blast reviewing their accounting books and giving them suggestions. One question that came up several times was “Do I need Inventory Lab and Quickbooks or Xero?” It’s an easy answer – Yes! Let’s […]
Alibaba: An Untapped Resource for American Sellers
In early October, Cyndi had the pleasure to present at Retail Global Las Vegas. We heard Lee McCabe speak about his position with the Chinese company Alibaba as Vice President of North America. What McCabe had to say about Alibaba and the Chinese involvement in ecommerce was quite exciting.
ShipBob Review
What is ShipBob? We’ve recently learned about ShipBob, a modern day fulfillment provider that automatically manages and fulfills orders from your online store from beginning to end with no hassle. ShipBob helps small businesses realize that you don’t have to be a giant retailer to offer 2-day shipping. Your small business can do it too! ShipBob […]