Gross margin isn’t just a finance metric — it’s a survival metric. For inventory-based businesses, miscalculating COGS due to untracked tariffs, freight, or layered inventory costs can quietly destroy your pricing strategy. In this post, CustomBooks Co-Founder Kurt Kunselman breaks down why real margin visibility is critical — and how most SMBs are operating with a false sense of profitability. Learn how to track SKU-level landed costs, adjust for shifting tariffs, and use real-time margin data to scale confidently without underpricing or overcorrecting. This is the must-read playbook for any operator who wants to lead with numbers, not guesswork.

When tariff news breaks, most SMBs panic—and hike prices without understanding how those changes actually affect their bottom line. But reacting without real data can cost you more than the tariff itself. In this post, we break down what tariffs really impact shipments, why pricing visibility matters, and how panic-pricing erodes trust and margin. You'll learn how to track SKU-level landed costs, segment pricing by inventory layer, and communicate changes with confidence. Whether you’re running a warehouse, managing ecommerce fulfillment, or operating multiple channels, this post will help you stop guessing and start leading. 📊 Strategy, not stress. That’s how smart operators win.

The CustomBooks Accounting Mobile Dashboard empowers CPAs, bookkeepers, and small business owners to stay connected to their financial data anytime, anywhere. From real-time income and expense tracking to secure file sharing and multi-account visibility, this mobile-first solution streamlines accounting on the go. Learn five key ways the app simplifies collaboration, boosts productivity, and puts powerful financial insights right in your pocket.

CustomBooks™ Mobile Dashboard simplifies financial management on the go. Whether you're tracking income and expenses, monitoring transactions, or sharing reports with clients, this intuitive mobile tool gives you real-time insights and secure access from your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Learn how to get started in just five easy steps and take control of your business finances—anytime, anywhere.