Tag: Cyndi Thomason

Maximizing Q4 Sales and Profitability for E-commerce Businesses

The ecommerce landscape is ever evolving, which means new problems are constantly arising. This year, many businesses face challenges and are pinning hopes on Q4 to rejuvenate their sales. Adobe predicts a 4.8% growth in online spending this holiday season, reaching a whopping $221.8 billion. This forecast indicates a leap from last year’s 3.5% increase, […]

Streamlining Accounting with Software

This week I had a call with a client that was so relieved to be getting help with her books. She was in her 60’s and has been running an amazon store for a while. She wanted to do it right, so she went to her CPA for help. I’m so sorry to say that […]

Quarterly Action Planning

First Quarter is now a memory. Are you set up to accomplish your goals for 2023? The adage goes “Failing to plan is planning to fail.”  Take a moment and give your goals some attention. You know as Q2 progresses you will get busy with summer fun with kids home from school. Q3 you will […]

Let’s Learn From Last Year

Have you ever made a big mistake? Like get so busy in Q4 that you take the eye off some very important glass balls you are juggling? Maybe your “set it and forget it” ads suddenly aren’t working right and you’re not getting traction? Or they are working and you are running out of stock […]

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 […]

Are You Ready for the Great Progression?

Well, here we go again…this next rollercoaster ride is called recession. Or, as Mike Michalowicz called it at ProfitCon earlier this month, Progression. He shared that life will be what we choose to see. With Q4 are you expecting to see a positive result? Do the recession worries have you down? Here are a few […]

How to Navigate Inflation and Recession in Q4

As is becoming normal since 2020, everything looks different heading into this year’s busy retail season.  This year we’re facing record inflation and likely recession. 2022 has not been a stellar year for many in the eCommerce space when compared to the past year or two. Understand that comparing this year to periods where the […]

Summer Financial Housekeeping

As we weather the summer heat wave and 100 degrees plus temps, it’s a good time to do a little housekeeping before business heats up in the fall.  Here are 3 action steps you can take right now to set yourself up for success. Be Aware of Mileage Rate Changes According to the IRS website, the […]