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 [...]
Now that the year is officially halfway over, it’s time for a true up. Maintaining accurate inventory records is essential for assessing profitability and ensuring your financial statements are correct. A quarterly inventory true up can help you achieve this by reconciling the physical count of inventory with your books. Here’s a a quick guide [...]
As an ecommerce entrepreneur, managing inventory often feels like an endless cycle. Constant borrowing to fund inventory can strain your cash flow and make it difficult to achieve financial stability. Unlike brick-and-mortar stores, ecommerce businesses face unique inventory challenges, adding to the confusion. However, there are proven strategies to break free from this cycle. Let’s [...]
In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, financial challenges are inevitable. As a seller, you might find yourself considering debt as a quick fix. Don’t get me wrong, debt is not always a bad thing for growth, but is it truly your only option? Understanding the types and implications of debt can help you make that [...]
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 [...]
As the economy shifts, many ecommerce businesses are now facing the challenge of eroding profits due to rising fees and interest rates. However, despite these hurdles, there are still opportunities to thrive with careful attention to profitability details. Success just takes a little more focus on the drivers of profit. Let’s start with these areas. [...]
As summer approaches, preparing your business for growth is much like gearing up for a road trip. Just as you ensure your car is equipped with gas, oil, and properly inflated tires, your business needs all the right things to thrive. Let's explore the essential financial tools that will serve as your business's GPS, ensuring [...]
