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164. How to have more cash in your Business

The Ecommerce Roadmap · May 23, 2023 · 29 min

Summary

Many ecommerce store owners face cash flow challenges due to the hidden costs of growth, leading to stress and poor decisions. This episode highlights that cash flow issues are preventable and fixable, offering strategies to understand and improve your business's financial health beyond just sales targets.

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finance & fundraisingfounder & leadershipsupply chain & operations

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cash flow managementcost of goods soldinventory optimizationsustainable growthecommerce profitability

Episode description

It's the embarrassing little secret that ecommerce store owners don't like to talk about. Why do we always feel broke? It is so frustrating, embarrassing , and it causes us so much stress. It's important that we talk about it, because for most of us, when we get into a cash flow crunch it makes us feel like we're failing, Like we're doing something wrong. It's embarrassing, and it affects how we run the business. Running your business when cash is tight is like trying to run your business wearing handcuffs. It often leads to making poor decisions made out of a desire for a quick fix. It's a tough problem to solve, and most of us suffer in silence. I want to share something with you that every store owner should know The truth is, many store owners don't know that there's a conflict between our sales goals and the real cost of growing a product based business. We're wired to want to grow our sales, and we can learn how to do this. We teach this in the Inner Circle, and it's the exciting part of business for most of us. But nobody teaches us the other side of that - most store owners don't know that growth is expensive, and that it has the potential to strangle your cash flow and make it really hard to run your business. And the most important thing you need to know is that it's preventable. And if you have a cash flow crisis, it's fixable. Today we're talking about why it happens - but more importantly, how you can fix it and become a cash flow positive store owner! Episode Website: https://thesocialsalesgirls.com/how-to-be-a-cash-flow-positive-store-owner-episode-164/ Stop wondering if you're "doing it right" and learn how to

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Cash flow problems in ecommerce are often a result of growth being more expensive than anticipated, not necessarily a sign of failure.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Prioritize understanding your cash flow cycles and identifying where cash gets tied up in your business.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Implement strategies to optimize inventory, manage payment terms, and understand your true cost of goods sold to free up cash.
What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Focus on profitability and sustainable growth strategies rather than solely chasing top-line revenue that can strain cash flow.

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