<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Curtis Accounting Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[We help small businesses piece together financial peace.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:13:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Profitable but Cash-Strapped: The Seasonal Retail Trap Outdoor Stores Fall Into]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you run an outdoor retail business, you may know this feeling better than you want to admit:
Sales are happening. Revenue looks decent. The P&#38;L does not look alarming. Maybe your accountant even says the business is profitable.
And yet, you still feel broke.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/profitable-but-cash-strapped-the-seasonal-retail-trap-outdoor-stores-fall-into</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0e1fce1a06255b5045bb9</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[inventory]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:12:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_7bee3e2ee6de4b88a19de5826c917ff5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Inventory Timing — Not Profit — Is What Breaks Cash Flow for Outdoor Retailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As an Outdoor retailer, you are aware of the many challenges associated with maintaining an adequate cash flow. Have you ever wondered, “Why am I making a profit but short on cash?” or “How can I get the upper hand on my cash flow problems?” Or maybe better yet, “I sell inventory and still feel broke – why?” If you have, you are in the right place.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/why-inventory-timing-not-profit-is-what-breaks-cash-flow-for-outdoor-retailers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6977aa426b7a080e43d6b1fd</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[inventory]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:45:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_e4e9dcaf10374419950e988bb6671667~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Grow the Value of Your Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most small business owners think their company will be valuable someday simply because they work hard, have loyal customers, or have been in business for years. Unfortunately, effort alone doesn’t create value—profits and transferable systems do.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/how-to-grow-the-value-of-your-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69404c9333c5123904e9d754</guid><category><![CDATA[Step by Step Guide]]></category><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[BusinessTech]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:36:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_74585defe0ee4285af1f9086cdc7196f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exemption Certificates, Resale, Government, 501c3, Tribal Management, &#38; Audits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn about exemption certificates, resale rules, 501c3 regulations, tribal management, and audit preparation for compliance success.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/exemption-certificates-resale-government-501c3-tribal-management-audits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6939dcc89c4bc26e803900f2</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sales Tax]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_82d37a6abd0c45c4a51c6a539bbe21bc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key 2026 Tax Updates Every Outdoor Gear Store Needs to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you own an outdoor recreation or sporting goods store, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest tax years in recent memory. New laws are kicking in, old ones are expiring, and a few surprise extensions will change how you plan and pay.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/key-2026-tax-updates-every-outdoor-gear-store-needs-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6929e295d8fb7619deebd5c4</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Step by Step Guide]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:00:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_12a6ede8aaaf4818b904a51729013337~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Your Store Ready for a Tax Professional: A Practical Guide for Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is your outdoor gear store ready for tax season? Learn five practical steps from CPA Jacob Curtis to organize your books, automate your accounts, and partner effectively with your tax professional — for clarity, peace, and profit.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/get-your-store-ready-for-a-tax-professional-a-practical-guide-for-outdoor-gear-sellers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691774691f276a0fa61d6cf5</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Step by Step Guide]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:00:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_61647e23c8184a19b6a969864c9cdac9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should You Charge for Returns?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how outdoor recreation brands can protect profit margins amid rising shipping and return costs. Learn how to adjust allocations, test policy shifts, and steward your resources wisely with Profit First principles.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/should-you-charge-for-returns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690e5a58e124b778611a700f</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[returns]]></category><category><![CDATA[customer service]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:01:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_104ee58d212b40c88e66cdbc83371bd5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic Nexus Monitoring for Outdoor Retailers in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how economic nexus monitoring impacts outdoor retailers and discover strategies to stay compliant and optimize your business.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/economic-nexus-monitoring-for-outdoor-retailers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690a5651988cdeb684f642b3</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sales Tax]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:53:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_c1510de966f6406dac73316847b100d7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 13 Weeks to Cash Clarity: How Outdoor Brands Can Forecast Their Holiday Cash Flow Like Faithful Stewards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holiday forecasts have cooled, and cash flow clarity matters more than ever. Learn how to forecast your next 13 weeks of cash like a faithful steward — with practical, Profit First-based strategies for outdoor gear sellers.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/13-weeks-to-cash-clarity-how-outdoor-brands-can-forecast-their-holiday-cash-flow-like-faithful-s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6905017e07f57e482087bb6f</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Profit Clarity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Step by Step Guide]]></category><category><![CDATA[inventory]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_502dcf2ecb5b4c0ab429bd88b7213705~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Should We Stock, When Should We Buy It, and How Do We Finance It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how outdoor gear brands can forecast inventory, manage cash flow, and finance growth wisely using stewardship-based planning and Profit First methods.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/what-should-we-stock-when-should-we-buy-it-and-how-do-we-finance-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fbf9fcf591df2a57b7a89b</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Profit Clarity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Online Store]]></category><category><![CDATA[inventory]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_dc832ac0ada741ac854430b4b03dbd6c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Can You Really Spend to Get a Customer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Can I actually afford to keep buying customers?”]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/how-much-can-you-really-spend-to-get-a-customer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f2aa4350873aaf5db2cf18</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Profit Clarity]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_ff3e5b5d2198438fa46209b834ca91b2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Best-Selling Product Might Be Losing You Money: How to Find True Profit by SKU, Order, and Channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many outdoor eCommerce brands assume their top sellers drive the most profit. Learn how to uncover true profitability by SKU, order, and sales channel — and stop leaving cash on the table.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/your-best-selling-product-might-be-losing-you-money-how-to-find-true-profit-by-sku-order-and-chan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e98dfdc3363e86faf8de34</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Profit Clarity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Online Store]]></category><category><![CDATA[Step by Step Guide]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_374dd6fdcdde4aca8142e76eef8465f5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contractor vs. Employee Classification Quiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use this quiz to determine the right fit for your business based on IRS rules.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/contractor-vs-employee-classification-quiz</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e809f1a5a8e77456df0fa0</guid><category><![CDATA[Payroll]]></category><category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:26:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1305da_1b68004c1407401dbe604b1be443a0e2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Tech Stack for Outdoor Brands: 9 Tools to Streamline, Scale, and Steward Wisely]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the 9 best tools outdoor brands need to streamline operations, manage cash flow, and scale profitably.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/the-best-tech-stack-for-outdoor-brands-9-tools-to-streamline-scale-and-steward-wisely</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e01d6954fdb5a341658ea4</guid><category><![CDATA[BusinessTech]]></category><category><![CDATA[Online Store]]></category><category><![CDATA[Step by Step Guide]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:00:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_b15191cdc265452a990f485a1c57e494~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estimated Tax Strategies Every Outdoor Retailer Needs for Seasonal Cash Flow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover key estimated tax strategies to manage seasonal cash flow effectively for outdoor retailers and ensure financial stability.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/estimated-tax-strategies-every-outdoor-retailer-needs-for-seasonal-cash-flow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dd6f708946efd18a051017</guid><category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Profit Clarity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:31:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_6a303b3d59eb4c4a9a39968acc595e83~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Funding Advice for Outdoor Brands: Count the Cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Before taking a loan, outdoor gear brands must run projections, clarify cash flow, and explore alternatives. Learn how to count the cost and protect profits.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/business-funding-advice-for-outdoor-brands-count-the-cost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d6ed52ef091a1617dc2911</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Profit Clarity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Online Store]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:00:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_14d561fdcd304baeb65b610ee603c4cc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Profit Improvement Strategies for Outdoor Brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover profit improvement strategies for Shopify outdoor brands—pricing, cash flow clarity, and Profit First planning.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/profit-improvement-strategies-for-outdoor-brands</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cd760a4658226ab7339262</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Profit Clarity]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:00:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_a146824c185b453c984179b40187e430~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial Dashboards: See Your Store’s Health in Seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how financial dashboards give Shopify outdoor brands cash flow clarity, track key metrics, and boost profit with ease.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/financial-dashboards-see-your-store-s-health-in-seconds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bb4570b0dd208d857468e3</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Online Store]]></category><category><![CDATA[Profit Clarity]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_958fe778258a4ae6a8ab1d54257e5f60~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goal-Setting That Works: Profit First for Outdoor Brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running a Shopify-based outdoor brand often feels like paddling upstream: cash flow swings, inventory piling up, and tax surprises that hit harder than a late-season storm.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/goal-setting-that-works-profit-first-for-outdoor-brands</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b873d3e3ab00c085e7eab2</guid><category><![CDATA[Profit Clarity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:39:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_8a6a0a6417484af8ad21a78e2c0a3a19~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inventory Management Techniques for Outdoor Retailers and Sporting Goods Stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover proven inventory management techniques for outdoor retailers and sporting goods stores to boost efficiency and profits.]]></description><link>https://www.outdoorstoreaccountants.com/post/inventory-management-techniques-for-outdoor-retailers-and-sporting-goods-stores</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b75aa8a18887303bee745c</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Sellers]]></category><category><![CDATA[inventory]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:12:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a39d7_ba67492189334b5aa1f77af1c4c3a5f5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacob Curtis</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>