Can you imagine overpaying on Amazon sales tax to the tune of $500,000? As crazy as it sounds, it actually happened. And we know because we were the ones who caught the mistake! This particular seller—who was NOT a tax client of ours during this time period—had fallen behind on their bookkeeping and hired us…
Did you know that 92.4% of consumers are more likely to purchase a product if they can read a credible review of it first? It’s statistics like these that illustrate just how important product reviews are. And yet, customer reviews are not easy to obtain—particularly for Amazon sellers. According to LandingCube.com, the average review rate…
Launching a private label product on Amazon is a lot like launching a space shuttle: it can either propel you to new heights or end up being a colossal failure. The outcome ultimately boils down to planning (or lack thereof). In this article, we’ll give you step-by-step instructions on how to navigate this process so…
In the early stages of starting an Amazon business, most sellers do everything on their own, from listing creation to customer service. And that’s perfectly fine when you’re just starting out or if you’re running a small operation. But if you want to scale, doing everything on your own simply isn’t feasible. That’s because as…
As an Amazon seller, some of your biggest operational costs will revolve around fulfillment, which involves storing your inventory, packing it, shipping it, and managing returns. It’s an important service no e-commerce seller can go without. As such, it’s worth re-evaluating what your options are to ensure you’re getting the service you need at a…
If we offered you $500 for reading this article, you would read it, yes? Well then you better read it, because while we’re not offering to pay you directly for your time, we are promising that the information contained within this article will save you hundreds (if not thousands!) of dollars. All you have to…
Getting your account suspended is every Amazon seller’s worst nightmare. And understandably so! When your account is suspended, your business comes to a screeching halt. No more sales = no more income. At first, it can feel like a hopeless situation. But understand this: you wouldn’t be the first Amazon seller to have your account…
That headline is a mouthful- I wasn’t really sure how to shorten it down! Essentially, it’s something that comes from the state of California from the Franchise Tax Board and it says you might owe them taxes even if your business is outside of CA! It looks like this: We had a client get it…
There’s never been a better time to be an Amazon seller. And there’s also never been a better time to sell your Amazon business! The ecommerce industry is HOT right now, as evidenced by the record-breaking sales that took place in 2020. And while much of the spike in sales was due to the COVID-19…
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…