This is the stage you’ve all been waiting for: growth! As exciting as it is to be able to start growing your business, you need to be sure you’ve got the right stuff to do so. In this week’s SmartCFO series blog, we’re helping you through those growing pains by making sure you know what […]
Now that we’ve talked about better understanding your numbers and managing your cash, we can talk more about your processes and products. This week, we’ll dive farther into the groundwork that needs to be done with people, processes, and inventory. People & Process With so many software and channel options available to you today, it’s […]
You’ve built out the basics. You’ve checked off the initial boxes on taxes and compliance. You’ve got something to sell and places to sell that something. Now it’s time to create order & structure. In the third blog of our SmartCFO series, you’ll lay more groundwork for the future growth stage. Financial Data Analyzing financial […]
Our second blog in the SmartCFO series continues to discuss some of the basics of business set up. This week, that includes decisions about tools, accounting systems, and team development. From this list you should have a better understanding about what to look for in your accounting software, inventory systems, and other internal tools to […]
Yes, your product is awesome! But behind-the-scenes of every awesome product, you’ll need to ensure your business is set up to support you and your efforts on the entrepreneurial adventure. Things like your sales channels, support tools & systems, processes and your teams are all part of an important equation. Without these items, you’ll have […]
People often don’t realize that the lifecycle of a business involves so much more than deciding on a product, selling it, and then repeating. In reality, your business will go through a handful of phases from start to finish. You will have to make decisions in each phase, big and small. For this reason, it’s […]
Cyndi’s New Book Is Almost Here I am thrilled to announce that my latest book, Motherhood, Apple Pie, and All That Happy Horseshit will be available to purchase on May 4th, just in time for Mother’s Day! This book is perfect for that mom or soon-to-be mom who is considering starting a business (or already […]
How Can You Audit Your Amazon Marketing Plan? The beginning of a new year is a great time to review your existing advertising and marketing strategies for Amazon. January allows you to look at data with fresh eyes after your peak season, giving you some clarity on how your product performed. Having clear ending and […]
The general tendency of most business owners is to measure success in dollars and cents. But truly, the greatest currency we have as business owners is time. From a financial perspective, was your ecommerce business successful last year? How about from a time perspective? How well did you spend your time last year? Time to […]
