Debt and Growth Meet in an Ecommerce Business
The typical argument I hear from my clients is that their business has to have debt to achieve growth. I understand where they’re coming from, but there are factors that need to be considered because not all debt (or growth) is created equal. You need to understand a few critical components of both debt and […]
Welcome to Ecommerce Recession-Proofing 101
The thought of recession looms over us all this year, but instead of sitting around worrying, why don’t we take action now? Let’s not wait to do the cleanup after the storm has wreaked havoc on our business. Instead, let’s reinforce the windows and stock up on what we need to help us weather the […]
Losing $85,000, Hiring the Right People, and Watching the Robot Vacuum
I’ve recently had three different conversations that all brought up a critical component to business ownership. Bear with me as I recap them for you, I promise it will make sense in the end. Losing $85,000 The first conversation took place during my open office hours. A client joined and we talked about her busy […]
A Great Progression is Coming
Sticking with the chaos that the last few years have brought, we have entered 2023 and the possibility of recession that it brings. In 2021, Mike Michalowicz referred to it as Progression at ProfitCon. His thoughts are that life is going to be what we decided to see it as. If you’re worried about recession […]
Are You Covered in Case of a Crisis?
Since 2023 is here and there is the likelihood of a recession hanging over us, the most productive thing we can do now is prepare. Trying to survive a recession sounds scary, but there’s no need to panic. By analyzing the Business Crisis Trend and taking action now, you can ensure your business is ready […]
Stick to Your Ecommerce Resolutions!
What do you hope to achieve this year in your business and in your life? Do your goals include more profit, more family time, more sales, and more learning? What one thing can you do to ensure the change sticks? Achieving a goal is a process, so let’s talk about how to get there. Understand […]
January Tax Warm-Ups
January is the time to think taxes. Of course, you have until March or April to file income taxes depending on the business entity type, but you may also have some obligations in January. If you have employees or if you paid contractors, you have deadlines of January 31, 2023. Let’s make sure you have a […]
Make a Resolution to Love Your Business
At the beginning of 2022, I had the opportunity to chat with one of our wonderful clients, Beth Fynbo with Busy Baby, LLC. She discussed a few things with me that are great reminders for this time of year. In just a few years, Beth has grown her business from an idea to a 7-figure […]
Envision a Future for Your Ecommerce Business
I’m attending a friend’s wedding this week, and it has me reflecting on ceremonies and all the opportunities that lay in the future of the bride and groom. I started thinking on everything that awaits them and the intentions that are shared during wedding vows. It hit me that most of our important life events […]
Take Time to Manage Time
A couple weekends ago, I took advantage of a rainy Sunday to watch The Winning the Week Method Webinar by Demir Bentley. He talked about time management and productivity, something I focus on a lot in my life to help me stay focused on my work and my business. The webinar was a lot of […]