Barak Steinmetz, CPA

Understand the difference between payment gateways, payment processors, and payment service providers and choose the best one for your ecomm business.

Learn about Shopital Capital, and what it means for your books and taxes - in words you can understand.

How ecommerce brands manage refunds, chargebacks, and returns impacts not only their trustworthiness and reliability, but also their books

As economic conditions improve, industry leaders anticipate a resurgence in M&A activity for DTC brands, particularly for those aiming for realistic, mid-range exits. For brand founders, this means one thing: being ready, especially on the financial management front, is key

Understanding how sales proceeds flow from customer to merchant bank account is a precondition for making informed decisions about payment options

Crypto prices plummeted following Trump's tariffs, but analysts are optimistic its role in the ecommerce space will only grow. Here's what DTC brands need to know if they decide to accept cryptocurrencies as a payment method

Learn how top brands maximize revenue after checkout

Beyond spreadsheets and ERPs: why growing DTC brands need a middle-ground solution for financial management—and how to successfully make the transition

Peloton, Beyond Meat, Rent the Runway, Allbirds, and even Walmart have all stumbled when financial precision fell by the wayside. There are lessons in DTC accounting for every brand here

Cash flow has emerged as the biggest challenge DTC brands are facing. Overcoming it requires optimizing an unfortunately underused tool in the ecommerce space 

‍As consumers and regulators become increasingly environmentally conscious, ecommerce brands that integrate sustainability metrics—such as carbon footprint, sustainable sourcing, and packaging waste reduction—into their financial reporting can gain a competitive advantage

Alibaba's new financing options, meant to improve its buyers' cash flow, are a stark reminder of how accurate books can make or break a business

The days of relying solely on advertising for growth are numbered. DTC brand founders must now pivot toward a more sustainable model and focus on the products that drive the most value.

In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, unnoticed financial trends can lead to significant revenue losses. Or worse. Read on to explore common financial oversights - because knowing the problem is the first step in solving it.

6 hard-earned ecommerce accounting and bookkeeping lessons

Find out the basics of the cash flow statement

Here are our 5 top tips to get your ecommerce business ready for its close-up

Bookkeepers, accountants, and fractional CFOs have some major differences. Here's how to set up your financial 'A' team without breaking the bank.

Understand how popular ecommerce financing loans actually work to avoid paying exorbitant fees

Learn how to calculate the seller's discretionary earnings for your DTC brand and why it's so important for your business.

Calculate the seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) for your ecommerce brand

Not sure whether to accept crypto on your Shopify store? Learn all the pros & cons, and what it means for your finances and taxes.

GoDaddy Online Bookkeeping is discontinuing. Seize the opportunity to find the best alternative for your growing ecommerce business!

GoDaddy Online Bookkeeping is retiring. But the news is not all bad. Find the best alternative for your Etsy business by comparing Quickbooks with an automated accounting service like Finaloop.

Find out the real costs of your ecommerce financing options instantly.

How to Calculate Burn Rate and Runway

Amazon seller fees - the complete guide

The EILD and its opportunities for small businesses