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Profitability Begins with the Profit First Equation

As I work with Amazon and ecommerce sellers, I observe common threads among these hardworking entrepreneurs. One significant aspect is the debt they incur, particularly related to inventory and operating expenses. Many rely heavily on credit cards and loans to make ends meet. Additionally, they often postpone paying themselves until after taxes to see if [...]
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Paying Down Debt with Profit First

  The transition to Profit First can seem like a big adjustment when you’re paying down debt. Often, clients are so motivated as they start cutting costs that they apply all those savings to reducing debt. They are so excited about the progress that they bypass the profit account and apply all extra monies towards […]

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Create an Inventory Bank Account to Manage Cash Flow

Are you having cash flow issues? Do you come up short of cash when you reorder inventory?   It’s human nature to look at our bank balance and make a judgement about our financial health. When you use a single checking account for all your business expenses, the funds you are counting on to replenish your inventory are mingled with all […]

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Squirrel Funds: How to Build Up Your Savings

We’ve all heard the story about the squirrel who works hard in the sweltering heat all summer long, building a nest and gathering nuts to store for the winter. When the winter weather arrives, the squirrel is warm and well fed. The squirrel was smart and prepared. Do you have a Squirrel Fund? Are you […]

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Profit First Professional Convention 2017

The Profit First Professional Convention is happening this week in Morristown, NJ, and I couldn’t be more excited! Running from September 27 through September 30, “Profit Con” is the place to be to get your business operating the way you’ve always envisioned it could. As a participant at Profit Con, you will have the opportunity […]

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Find Your Yellow Tux

I was so inspired to meet Jesse Cole of the Savanah Banana’s at ProfitCon 2016. Jesse was our closing speaker and we were on our feet and crying and laughing. It was a great way to send us off to fight entrepreneurial poverty!

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ProfitCon 2016 Awards

After attending ProfitCon 2016, the conference focused on Profits, I’ve had time to reflect on all the activities. It’s not about greed; rather, we recognize that small businesses drive our economy, yet 80% of them fail within 5 years. As Profit First Professionals, our mission is to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty by empowering others to understand […]

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