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1. [LISTEN] Amazon Announces Major Fee Increases for AWD

  • Amazon is increasing fees starting April 1st, 2025. 

  • AWD storage fees will increase by 20%. 

  • Processing fees will increase from $2.50 to $2.70 per box. 

  • Transportation fees will rise from $1.00 to $1.15 per cubic foot. 

  • Overall, expect a 15-20% increase in fees. 

2. [WEBINAR] COGS Calculation: Finding the Best Path to Profitability

Your COGS calculation could be making or breaking your profits—let’s make sure you’re doing it right.


In this webinar, you’ll learn: 

  • The best COGS calculation method for your business. 

  • How COGS impacts profitability and financial decision-making. 

  • When to book COGS—at shipment or at sale? 

  • How A2X and Finale Inventory can simplify the process. 

3. [READ] Best Tax Credits for Small Business Owners Filing This Year

7 tax credits to consider:

  1. Disabled Access Tax Credit 

  2. Empowerment Zone Employment Credit 

  3. Qualified Plug-in Electric and Electric Vehicle Tax Credit 

  4. R&D Tax Credit 

  5. SECURE 2.0 Act Tax Credit 

  6. Small Business Health Care Tax Credit 

  7. Work Opportunity Tax Credit 

In Other News

[READ] A Look at Some of the Creative Ways Companies Try to Dodge High Tariffs

  • Lobbying for exemptions: Companies request tariff exemptions from the U.S. Trade Representative, often leveraging political connections to improve their chances. 

  • Shifting sourcing & production: Businesses relocate manufacturing or final assembly to tariff-free or lower-tariff countries, though this can disrupt supply chains. 

  • Reclassifying & redesigning products: Firms alter product features or labels (e.g., Converse adding fuzzy fabric) to fit lower tariff categories legally. 

[READ] SBA Announces Made in America Manufacturing Initiative

  • Regulation cuts & capital access – SBA aims to cut $100B in regulations, expand loan programs, and launch a Red Tape Hotline for manufacturers. 

  • Workforce & trade support – The initiative promotes skilled labor, fair trade policies, and dedicated manufacturing resources through the new Office of Manufacturing and Trade. 

  • Nationwide roadshow – SBA will engage small manufacturers through a multistate tour, gathering feedback and promoting the Made in America agenda. 

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