Blog

Ditch the Drama, Drop the Mask, and Move Forward

In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, it’s easy to get caught up in reacting to problems, managing appearances, and second-guessing decisions. But real growth comes from stepping back and finding clarity in the chaos.  

Our sister company, Your Profit Team, recently shared three insightful blogs that offer valuable perspective for business owners looking to build momentum this quarter. If you’ve been moving fast but feeling misaligned, these quick reads will help you course-correct with confidence. 

Let Go of the Over-Correction 

Mistakes happen. When they do, it’s easy to swing too far in the opposite direction in an attempt to fix them.  

This blog is a reminder that your first instinct isn’t always wrong—it might just need a small adjustment. Before you abandon your approach or change everything, pause and give yourself the space to make informed next steps. 

Read the full article here: Mistakes Happen…Don’t Over-Correct 

Appearances Aren’t Everything 

Running a business comes with pressure to “look good” on the outside—even when you’re struggling inside. This article offers a powerful reality check: You can either focus on looking better or getting better—but not both at once.  

Letting go of appearances can be the first step toward meaningful improvement in your operations and mindset. 

Read the full article here: It’s Impossible to Look Better and Look Good at the Same Time 

Connect the Dots 

Sometimes things make sense only in hindsight. But every experience—even the frustrating or unexpected ones—can become part of a bigger picture.  

This blog explores how small moments and actions can lead to deeper clarity down the road. Trust that the dots are connecting, even when you can’t see the full picture just yet. 

Read the full article here: Karma – When You Can Connect the Dots 

 

At bookskeep, we know how easy it is to get stuck in reaction mode, especially during busy seasons. That’s why we love sharing these thought-provoking insights from Your Profit Team.  

They help ecommerce sellers like you shift from overwhelmed to intentional—one clear step at a time. 

 

Interested in Profit First? 

profit first book If your ecommerce business isn’t where you’d like it to be in terms of profitability, check out my book, Profit First for Ecommerce Sellers. It answers important questions about how to implement Profit First in an ecommerce business. Take control of your money and your business, and put Profit First to work for you!  

You can also sign up for the Profit First for Ecommerce Sellers Online Course. As a Mastery Level, Certified Profit First Professional, I will teach you why Profit First works so well for ecommerce businesses and the particular challenges for businesses that have physical products requiring inventory management. You will learn how your behavior drives your money management habits for your business and how you can set up your business bank accounts to work with your habits. 

Check out all our ecommerce accounting and profit advising services here! 

 

Post Author Cyndi Thomason

bookskeep

Cyndi Thomason is founder and president of bookskeep, a U.S.-based accounting, bookkeeping, and advisory firm for ecommerce sellers worldwide. She has a passion for data analysis and process development. She uses that passion to educate her clients and help them structure their businesses to maximize profits.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published.

<!-- -->