The Messy Middle Business growth is rarely smooth sailing. For founder-led companies, scaling often feels like navigating whitewater: fast, unpredictable, and a little overwhelming. Recognizing that you are in this stage is the first step toward managing it effectively. Defined by Les McKeown, whose first book was Predictable Success, whitewater is the stage between startup READ MORE
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Scaling Through the Messy Middle
Whitewater: How Founder-Led Businesses Can Navigate Growth Growth is exciting, but it rarely feels smooth. One day, you’re celebrating new clients and expanding your team. The next you’re juggling payroll, compliance questions, and more emails than you can possibly answer. The thrill of success can quickly feel like chaos. This stage of growth is often READ MORE
How to Read and Understand Your Ecommerce Financial Statements
Why Ecommerce Financial Statements Matter Running a successful Ecommerce business isn’t just about making sales; it’s about knowing what the numbers are telling you. Your financial statements are the tools that show whether you’re growing, treading water, or heading into the red. With clear insight into your income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, READ MORE
Cash Flow Management for eCommerce: Best Practices and Strategies
Cash flow is the lifeline of every ecommerce business. Without a clear picture of what’s coming in and going out, even the most profitable shops can find themselves in a bind. From fluctuating sales cycles to supplier delays and inventory overstock, ecommerce businesses face unique cash flow challenges. In this article, we’ll walk through ecommerce-specific READ MORE
5 Benefits to Kickstart Your Year-End Bookkeeping Early
As we enter the second half of the year, your to-do list starts growing, holiday planning, employee bonuses, and tax prep can pile up fast. Bookkeeping is one task that often gets pushed until it’s too late. But starting your bookkeeping early can save you more than just time. It can: Improve your cash flow, READ MORE
Why You Can’t Afford to Postpone Year-End Bookkeeping
Don’t Let Procrastination Derail Your Finances Be honest—have you done your books yet? If the answer is “not really,” you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. When it comes to year-end bookkeeping, procrastination is more than a bad habit. It’s a financial risk. The longer you wait, the more stressful (and READ MORE