Tag: Entrepreneurship

2020 Business Resolutions to Make (AND Keep)

Welcome to 2020! It’s a new year, and for many entrepreneurs a new year means a fresh start. And with every new year comes the oft dreaded New Year’s resolutions. But fear not! We aren’t here to suggest giving up your favorite junk food or spending hours at the gym. Rather, we’re talking about business […]

Entrepreneur For Hire

For most people who decide to change careers, it’s simply a matter of dusting off our resumes and updating our references. But what if you’re an entrepreneur who’s decided to sell your business in order to move on to the next big adventure? Or maybe you’re in the unenviable position of being forced to close […]

Habits Lead to Success: Profit is a Habit

It’s that time of year. You’ve been working like crazy to take advantage of Q4. I’m seeing lots of talk in the forums about changes in Amazon and algorithm changes, etc., which may feel a bit overwhelming. Add to that, the holidays, bringing additional fun (and pressure) to make the experience special for your family. […]

Back to School – 5 Lessons Kids Learn From Entrepreneur Parents

It’s the most wonderful time of the year again (for parents at least): back to school! In light of that, we thought we’d take a look at what kids can learn from entrepreneur parents. We know, of course, that kids learn a lot by example. And there are a lot of valuable lessons they can […]

Temptation – Can I Borrow from My Own Accounts for Inventory?

Guest Post by Cyndi Thomason of bookskeep Recently, I was contacted by an ecommerce seller who had read my book and implemented Profit First. They wanted my opinion about using their Sales Tax and/or Profit Account for purchasing inventory in preparation for Q4. They pointed out that it is cheaper to use this money that […]

Know Your Numbers: Gross Profit Margin

Guest Post by Cyndi Thomason of bookskeep As business owners, we often concentrate on our top line sales number. We use this number as a measuring stick of sorts for how well our business is doing; how successful we are. As a member of several seller Facebook groups, I see it is a point of […]

Checklist For New FBA Sellers

There are currently over 5 million sellers across all Amazon marketplaces worldwide, and you may already be one of them! But if you’re new to Amazon or just thinking about diving into the world of FBA selling, you may be asking yourself: how do I get started? We’re here to provide you with a checklist […]

Celebrating Mothers in Business

“My mother told me to be a lady. And for her that meant, be your own person, be independent.” -Ruth Bader Ginsburg This month we celebrate mothers and all of the things they do for us. Moms are like Jills of all trades. They take on the roles of nurturer, doctor, taxi driver, philosopher, chef, […]