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Key 2026 Tax Updates Every Outdoor Gear Store Needs to Know
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.

Jacob Curtis
4 days ago5 min read


Get Your Store Ready for a Tax Professional: A Practical Guide for Outdoor Gear Sellers
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.

Jacob Curtis
Nov 174 min read


Economic Nexus Monitoring for Outdoor Retailers in 2025
Learn how economic nexus monitoring impacts outdoor retailers and discover strategies to stay compliant and optimize your business.

Jacob Curtis
Nov 46 min read


🎯 13 Weeks to Cash Clarity: How Outdoor Brands Can Forecast Their Holiday Cash Flow Like Faithful Stewards
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.

Jacob Curtis
Nov 35 min read


What Should We Stock, When Should We Buy It, and How Do We Finance It?
Learn how outdoor gear brands can forecast inventory, manage cash flow, and finance growth wisely using stewardship-based planning and Profit First methods.

Jacob Curtis
Oct 275 min read


How Much Can You Really Spend to Get a Customer?
“Can I actually afford to keep buying customers?”

Jacob Curtis
Oct 206 min read


Your Best-Selling Product Might Be Losing You Money: How to Find True Profit by SKU, Order, and Channel
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.

Jacob Curtis
Oct 135 min read


Business Funding Advice for Outdoor Brands: Count the Cost
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.

Jacob Curtis
Sep 294 min read


Profit Improvement Strategies for Outdoor Brands
Discover profit improvement strategies for Shopify outdoor brands—pricing, cash flow clarity, and Profit First planning.

Jacob Curtis
Sep 224 min read


Goal-Setting That Works: Profit First for Outdoor Brands
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.

Jacob Curtis
Sep 34 min read


Inventory Management Techniques for Outdoor Retailers and Sporting Goods Stores
Discover proven inventory management techniques for outdoor retailers and sporting goods stores to boost efficiency and profits.

Jacob Curtis
Sep 26 min read


Understanding Individual Income Taxes: Tax Rates and Common Deductions
Taxes can be a confusing part of personal finance, but understanding them is essential to ensuring compliance and maximizing savings.

Jacob Curtis
Jun 276 min read


Understanding Business Income Taxes: Tax Rates and How Each Entity Type is Taxed
Taxes are a necessary part of running a business, but understanding how business income taxes work can empower you to make smarter financial decisions.

Jacob Curtis
Jun 273 min read


Understanding State Economic Nexus Threshold Laws: A Guide for Shopify Sellers
Economic nexus thresholds are crucial for Shopify sellers to understand, as they determine whether you need to collect and remit sales tax in a particular state.

Jacob Curtis
Jun 278 min read


The Hard Truth About Hobbyist Brands
Why I Shifted My Brand to Focus on Outdoor Gear Sellers

Jacob Curtis
Jun 63 min read
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