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 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 [...]
In challenging times, it's important to chart a course for coming out the other side. Data-driven strategies and detailed planning can both be a crucial part of steering your business through the storm. That means, the best time to evaluate and plan is now, before the storm begins. This way, you’re prepared to make informed [...]
For any ecommerce business, understanding its performance is crucial for growth and sustainability. While Gross Margin remains a fundamental metric, there are several others worth delving into. Let's explore three key KPIs, how to calculate them, what insights they offer, and the benchmarks to aim for. Inventory Days Inventory Days assess how efficiently you convert [...]
Now that the hustle and bustle of Q4 and tax season is starting to slow down, it’s a great time to start thinking about how much padding you have in your cash reserve cushion. It’s never too late to add some extra stuffing, so let’s talk about how you can build your cushion up this [...]
Just like last year, prices are still continuing to rise to crazy prices, and yet we still have to somehow save to pay that tax bill coming up, on top of gas and groceries. If you’re not prepared, it can get a little scary. So, are your accounts ready? Profit First Prep Profit First can [...]
In the beginning of ecommerce, success was all about marketing and advertising to make a sale. However, over the years ecommerce business owners began to focus on operations as they saw colleagues exit with high multiples because of the high level of aggregator buying activity. Top line revenue got moved to the back burner to [...]
In the ever-changing landscape of ecommerce, businesses continually fight with new challenges. Now that we’re at the beginning of a new year, we’re coming off a seasonal sales surge. According to Adobe's predictions, online spending was expected to grow by 4.8% last holiday season, reaching an astonishing $221.8 billion. This forecast marks a significant jump [...]
In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, managing inventory efficiently is crucial for the success of any online seller. That's where SoStocked, an innovative inventory management software, comes into play. SoStocked is a powerful tool designed by an Amazon Seller to streamline inventory management for Amazon sellers, making it easier than ever to stay on top [...]
