Inventory Management

Most eCommerce founders accept the myth that they'll need to wait years before paying themselves, but Ciara Stockeland proves this wrong. After losing her first seven-figure retail empire, she discovered the Inventory Genius framework that focuses on margins over revenue. Through understanding three simple levers - sales, margins, and expenses - entrepreneurs can design profitability from day one rather than hoping it appears later. Her approach consistently finds additional profit in existing businesses whilst challenging the conventional wisdom that struggle equals eventual success.

Discover how seven-figure Amazon seller Chelsea Cohen recovers hidden profit through inventory management mastery. From saving £82,000 annually through carton optimisation to navigating Amazon's restock limits and labour crisis, learn the frameworks that separate profitable sellers from those bleeding money through "death by paper cuts." Essential reading for anyone leveraging Amazon's platform whilst maintaining control of their margins.

Discover the real truth about running an eCommerce business during COVID-19 as Kristi Soomer shares her journey from nearly running out of inventory to navigating explosive growth, supply chain chaos, and strategic pivots. Learn why customers aren't the same anymore, how to refocus on core values after pandemic distractions, and practical strategies for sustainable growth including hiring for tomorrow, documenting processes, and supporting team mental health through unprecedented challenges.

Choosing an eCommerce platform feels overwhelming with endless options like Shopify, WordPress, and Magento all competing for attention. Digital strategist Brandi Bernoskie reveals the crucial first step most businesses skip: understanding your business model before comparing platforms. Discover why nothing comes "out of the box" perfect, why one hour with an expert saves thousands in future costs, and which features you definitely don't need at launch. Learn the practical distinctions between WordPress and Shopify, how to avoid the perfection trap that delays launches, and why iteration matters more than getting everything right immediately.

Discover why proper barcode implementation transforms eCommerce businesses beyond simple product identification. From Amazon's daily GS1 verification requirements to brand protection mechanisms, Lorna Leaver reveals how GTINs serve as product passports enabling global commerce. Learn the "one product, one code" principle, understand when product changes require new barcodes, and explore why unofficial eBay barcodes fail marketplace verification—costing businesses far more than legitimate GS1 licensing.