Accountants Are Here to Help
This year, I had the privilege of spending four days in the presence of 49 other top ecommerce accountants from across the world at the A2X conference. It was truly an honor to share and learn from my colleagues from the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and more. It was fascinating to [...]
6 Ecommerce Tech Essentials
As an ecommerce business owner, you probably spend a lot of time on your computer (I know I do). So, what is your tech stack and is it working for you? At bookskeep, we are experts on the software and accounting systems that you need to keep a business running smoothly, and we want to […]
An Itinerary for Permanent Profitability
When I grew up, we always stopped to eat at Lexington Barbecue when we went on a road trip. This restaurant started in 1962, the year before I was born. The founder, Wayne Monk, has prepared a barbeque for six sitting US presidents! It is still THE place to eat. A good friend of mine […]
The Road Map to Profit
Just do it. Swallow your pride, and use the GPS for directions! We all want an easy trip so we can enjoy the ride. The best way to make sure that happens is to follow a proven path. You’ll be able to prepare for obstacles that might slow you down like accidents or slow-moving traffic, […]
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 […]
Your Ecommerce Q4 To-Do List
Q4 is of course our most busy and stressful time of year as ecommerce business owners. However, over the years I’ve picked up on a few tricks to help divide the work and ease the stress over the next few weeks. Let’s talk about them. Tidy Up One of the first things to do is […]
The Books Say You’re Profitable, So Where is Your Money?
Now that summer is here and you’ve gotten through the hustle and bustle of tax season, you have more time to look back on your business habits and what needs fixing. You can dig into your business practices, the numbers, and financial accuracy. Look at anything that might help you improve. Most often, ecommerce sellers […]
Back to Basics—Business Types and Accounting Methods
For anyone who knows me, you know that I love visiting with folks about their numbers! It’s always a hot topic. I did a 4-part blog series last fall about how to get the most out of your financials, and it was very well received by our industry audience. In fact, it led me to […]
Learn to Speak Ecommerce with a Customized Chart of Accounts
Understanding financial statements can be challenging for many ecommerce businesses. It can feel like deciphering a foreign language without proper knowledge. Often, the issue lies not in your understanding, but in the suitability of the chart of accounts used. Standard accounting software may not be the best fit for an ecommerce business. That's where a [...]
