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Profit First in Practice, 1 in 3 Businesses Expect to Raise Prices, Best Ecommerce Business Model
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1. [LISTEN \ READ] Profit First and Ecommerce in Practice

  • In the lastest episode of the Ecommerce Finance Podcast, we discuss the realities of Profit First
  • We used Profit First to turn around Sole Toscana, a DTC brand purchased by LedgerGurus owners
  • We discuss the practices, what we like, what's missing, and more
  • Read a synopsis of the podcast if you want a preview before listening

2. [READ] Nearly 1 in 3 Businesses Expect to Raise Prices in 6 Months

  • 30.9% of businesses plan price hikes; only 4.3% expect to lower prices
  • 50.7% of businesses expect rising supplier costs
  • Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Montana are the states most likely to raise prices

3. [READ] The Best Ecommerce Business Model

  • Aim for high gross margins for financial power
  • Focus on small, lightweight, high-AOV products in evergreen niches, not trend-chasing categories.
  • Stand out with innovation and storytelling as premium buyers stay loyal when no substitute feels equal.

In Other News

[READ] How to Register A Business in a Different State

  • Foreign qualification allows your business to operate legally in a state other than where it was formed
  • Triggers include having employees, physical presence, regular operations, or selling goods/services in-state.
  • Failure to register can void limited liability protection and block legal enforcement of contracts.

[Listen] Q4 2025 Predictions, Challenges, and Strategies

This a long, but worthwhile listen from the operators podcast where they cover many topics including

  • Navigating tariffs and supply chain challenges
  • Pricing strategies
  • Margin expansion strategies for ecommerce brands
  • And or course, their takes on Q4

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