The Hidden Cost of Inventory Hoarding

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Let’s break down the hidden costs of inventory hoarding and share simple strategies to clear out old stock while protecting your margins. Have you ever looked at a product sitting on your store shelf for months and thought, “Someone will buy this… eventually.”? Lazy inventory is like trapped cash, and it’s time to set it free! What is Inventory Hoarding … Read More

Top Tip for Managing Money In & Money Out

Managing Money In & Money Out

Managing money – the constant juggle of incoming revenue, paying bills, and ordering new inventory, can feel like an impossible task for store owners. Without a plan, it’s easy to get overwhelmed – and let’s be honest, we’ve all been there. That’s exactly why I love the Profit First method. It’s not just another bookkeeping system; it’s a game-changing framework … Read More

How Do I Make More Profit?

Retail Expert Cathy Donovan Wagner is mid-twirl, eyes closed, looking peaceful and relaxed because her business is making more profit

Every week, store owners in our community ask a different version of the same question: How do I make more profit? It’s a question that often comes with an equal measure of aspiration… and frustration. A More Profit Mindset Now, before you rush to cash management strategies – action steps to take, there’s a crucial mindset shift you must make … Read More

Profiting in the Retail Off-Season

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How can you make sure you’re profiting in the retail off-season? This was a great question I received in our retail community recently, and I know many of you can relate. First things first—profitability is the goal, no matter the season. However, in a retail off-season, cash flow can take a dip, even if your business is profitable. So, let’s … Read More

Where Should the Money Go – Calm the Cash Flow Chaos

Where should the money go - Calm the cash flow chaos

Have you been feeling the cash flow chaos lately? In a recent Q&A session, a retail store owner in our retail community asked a great question: Where should the money go? Allocating your sales consistently across profit, inventory, payroll, and other crucial areas seems like an unattainable goal, leading to a frustrating cycle of financial inconsistency or put more simply: … Read More