Tag Archives: profit first

Need a Lifeline Right Now?

A few months ago, I was given the most generous gift from a colleague. It had been a rough week; two long-term employees were diagnosed with significant health issues. These are my friends. One was the first employee I ever hired in the business, the other was a friend before there was a business – […]

Face 2025 Head On

How do you keep going when every direction you turn there is another challenge? I feel like my word for 2024 has to be resilience. My home state of North Carolina certainly showed us what that word means with their response to hurricane Helene. I think ecommerce business owners are another pocket of resilience. Inflation, […]

Major Force = Major Movement

This weekend I worked on cleaning up the creek bank on our property from a flood we had late last year. We have a huge new rock bar along the bluff now that I clambered over picking up the trash the water deposited. I noticed the large number of huge rocks that had been upended […]

Q4 After-Action Review: Building for Success

Now is the time to reflect on the last year of challenges and turn them into lessons for a stronger year ahead. Maybe you were so focused on the day-to-day chaos that you lost sight of the bigger picture.   Maybe ads underperformed or exceeded expectations, leading to inventory issues, but you couldn’t step away […]

Charting Your Path to Ecommerce Success

Understanding financial statements can often feel like trying to read a book in a language you don’t know. For many ecommerce business owners, it’s not about lacking the ability; it’s about using a financial blueprint that doesn’t fit the unique needs of your business. At bookskeep, we’re here to guide you in crafting a financial […]

2025: The Year to Focus on Profits

The ecommerce landscape is a dynamic and ever-evolving world. As we kick off 2025, many of you are likely coming off a boosted Q4 and the holiday sales season. With the start of a new year, now is the perfect time to think about your business’s performance, evaluate what worked, and identify opportunities to build […]

How to Safeguard Your Ecommerce Business

As we end July and prepare the kids for the return to school, we are also inching toward the cooler days and the bustling Q4. These are two big transitions to make In the dynamic landscape of ecommerce, financial turbulence can be a daunting challenge. To safeguard your business and ensure its longevity, it’s essential [...]

How to Manage Inventory Without Financial Strain

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 [...]

Conquer Q3 with Expert Ecommerce Accounting Tips

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 [...]
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