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1. [READ/LISTEN/WATCH] Strategic Finance for Ecommerce |
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On the lastest episode of the Ecommerce Finance Podcast, we explore strategic finance for ecommerc.e
- Founders need to define what they want from their business so strategy aligns with personal goals, not just growth targets.
- A 10-year vision guides the “why,” while 3-year and 1-year plans drive the “how” through tangible financial and operational goals.
- Focus mid-term strategy on key enterprise value drivers, reducing channel risk, diversifying products, and strengthening margins.
- True strategic finance goes beyond the P&L, tying cash flow, debt, and inventory planning to long-term stability and scale.
- Find links to listen to or watch the episode: Why Most Founders Operate Blind (and How to Fix It with Strategic Finance)
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- Interest rates were cut by 0.25% on October 29
- The Federal Reserve warns: “No guarantee” of another cut in December
- Markets slash odds of a December rate cut to 67% from 90%.
- Ongoing data blackout from government reports leaves Fed “flying blind” adding uncertainty to rate decisions and forecasts.
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3. [READ] What to do when you can’t afford inventory |
- Financing options : Term loans, credit lines, and SBA 7(a) loans offer cash for inventory purchases.
- Supplier flexibility: Negotiate longer payment terms or smaller MOQs to preserve working capital.
- Prioritize ROI: Reinvest in bestsellers and high-margin SKUs; liquidate slow movers for fast cash flow.
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[LISTEN] Ecomcrew 5 Tariff Strategies |
- Identifying Products for Local Production
- Leveraging Technology for Efficient Manufacturing
- Exploring Chemical Products and Local Manufacturing
- Diversifying Markets Beyond the US
- Strategies for Higher Margins and Payment Terms
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[READ] The Most-Visited E-Commerce Sites of 2025 |
- Amazon commands 43% of all traffic among the world’s top 20 e-commerce sites.
- Top 5 sites (Amazon, Temu, AliExpress, eBay, Ozon) capture nearly 60% of total global visits.
- U.S. and Chinese platforms control ~65% of global digital shopping traffic, solidifying a two-market dominance.
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