|
|
|
In this week's edition: an exploration of growing an ecommerce business without debt, insights on IEEPA tariff refunds, the latest on Shopify's integrations with ChatGPT, and more.
If you need help with your ecommerce accounting, sales tax, inventory management, CFO, or other accounting related issues, let us know. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1. [LISTEN] Growing without Debt: Insights from House of Joppa |
|
Growing a without debt is challenging and yet…
House of Joppa is experiencing solid growth and profit all without taking on debt
- Listen to the latest episode of the Ecommerce Finance Podcast where House of Joppa built a multimillion‑dollar ecommerce brand by funding inventory exclusively through cash flow, not debt.
- Why intentionally low inventory, stockouts, and supplier terms can reduce risk and improve long‑term ecommerce profitability.
- Lessons from growing slower, staying disciplined with cash, and prioritizing sustainability over speed in physical‑product businesses.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This Operators podcast episode is one of the best deep dives on tariffs since the Supreme Court ruled IEEPA tariffs to be unconstitutional.
- IEEPA tariff refunds plus interest are expected, but timing is uncertain
- Expect refunds to go through Customs and Border Patrol's ACE portal
- While IEEPA tariffs are gone, others remain in force and expect ongoing tariff volatility
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. [WEBINAR] 5 Reasons Profit Lies Hidden in Inventory |
|
If your revenue is strong but profit feels unpredictable, your inventory data may be the real issue.
- How to test whether your margins are reliable
- Where operational gaps distort profit
- When spreadsheets break and what to do next
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
[READ] CBP is working on 4-step tariff refund process |
- Refund system includes claim submission, mass processing, liquidation, and payout phases
- CBP targeting refunds within 45 days, citing tech limitations delaying immediate compliance
- System recalculates duties excluding IEEPA tariffs and adds interest before issuing refunds
|
|
|
|
|
We'd love to know what you think about this newsletter. Love it? Hate it? How can we improve it?
Reply to this email and let us know. 😊 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
You Don't Want to Do Your Accounting... But We Do! |
|
Here's how we can help: |
|
|
|
|
|
