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What Is Bookkeeping? A Step-by-Step Guide to Bookkeeping

Confused about what bookkeeping is and what exactly it entails? You’re not alone. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurs come to us with little to no knowledge of bookkeeping—and that doesn’t make them any less intelligent or capable of running a business.  So don’t feel stupid for asking questions like, “What is bookkeeping?” and “Should I…

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A Guide to Amazon Seller Bookkeeping

At CapForge, we’ve seen our fair share of deer-in-the-headlights Amazon sellers who have no idea where to start when it comes to bookkeeping. If this is you, you’ve come to the right place. Our guide will cover all the basics, from defining bookkeeping to finding the best Amazon FBA accounting software. But first, a little…

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How Amazon Sellers Can Prep for Prime Day 2020

On Monday, Amazon announced the dates for its much-anticipated Prime Day 2020. The annual retail event will officially take place Oct. 13–14. For Amazon sellers, it’s the biggest event of the year. Over 175 million items were sold during Prime Day 2019, more than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined.  But things are a little…

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34 Accounting Terms Every Entrepreneur Must Know

  If accounting makes your head spin, you’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs feel this way—and rightfully so! It’s a complicated field, after all. But don’t worry, in this article, you won’t actually be doing any math (whew!). Instead, we’ll teach you some basic accounting terms you need to know in order to talk shop with…

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Listen Up: These Are The Best Podcasts for Amazon Sellers

  What if we told you there’s an easier, faster, and more enjoyable way for Amazon sellers to keep up with industry news and trends? There is. It’s called podcasts. Podcasts offer the same (or similar) content that you’d find in books and blogs, the only difference is that this information is delivered in an…

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Inspirational Quotes for Struggling Entrepreneurs

  Are you a struggling entrepreneur on the brink of giving up? Read these inspirational quotes before you make a decision you may regret for the rest of your life.  “I’m convinced that about half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.” — Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc.  “Tough…

Has Amazon Peaked?

  While finishing my morning cup of coffee today I came across this article trying to make the case that Amazon is now facing serious competition and is in trouble in the ecommerce world. Since we are pretty heavily involved with Amazon seller bookkeeping and the ecommerce world in general, obviously this got my attention….

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How to Calculate Your Net Income: Easy Explanation + Examples

  Being a small business owner comes with a lot of challenges, especially if you are new to being in business. One of those challenges is learning the terms that go with running a business which includes learning about accounting and bookkeeping. In this article we’re going to cover the concept of net income, which…