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The Margin You Think You Have vs. The Margin You Actually Have

The Margin You Think You Have vs. The Margin You Actually Have

Published on: 09/07/2026

Gross margin only tells part of the story. Walk the full path from net revenue to true margin — tariffs, freight, and trade deductions included — and see why the gap between reported and real profitability is widening for CPG brands.

When Is the Right Time to Find a Specialized Accounting Firm?

When Is the Right Time to Find a Specialized Accounting Firm?

Published on: 02/06/2026

Revenue is coming in from Shopify, Amazon, maybe a distributor or two, and somewhere in your QuickBooks there's a number that's supposed to tell the story. But it doesn't. Not really.

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