Most sellers, myself included, are usually laser-focused on growth, sales and pushing the business forward, but there’s a silent threat that creeps in as you grow and scale – business leaks.
This miniseries is all about plugging the holes in your business. You may be smashing it profit-wise currently with some sexy looking circles on STK, but the harsh reality of it is your profit is being eroded by leaks in your business! In this introductory blog, we’re going to break down:
- What business leaks actually are
- Why do they need to be fixed
- Shifting your mindset and habits
- Different types of issues that we will be covering
What Are Business Leaks?
Business leaks are the hidden ways your business is losing money, often without you realising it! These aren’t always significant, dramatic issues. Sometimes they’re small inefficiencies, unnecessary fees, Amazon screwing you over or things you’ve known about but never adequately addressed.
For example:
- Overpaying on Amazon fees or long-term storage charges
- Getting hit with returns and reimbursements you could have claimed back
- Being underpaid by Amazon with reimbursements
- Not staying on top of admin tasks
Amazon, intentionally or not, doesn’t make it easy to spot these. And because you’re busy growing, it’s easy to overlook them, until they quietly eat into your margins.
Why It’s Crucial to Fix These Leaks
We’re growth obsessed, which makes sense. But here’s the uncomfortable truth:
“Stopping money from leaking out of your business is just as important as making more.”
You could be making £5,000 profit per month, only to find out you’re losing £500 to £1000 a month through inefficiencies, missed reimbursements, or returns!
Optimisation is the foundation of real profitability. Once you plug these leaks, your existing revenue becomes more powerful. You can reinvest more, scale faster, and make better decisions backed by real numbers not false profit illusions.
The Mindset Shift: Efficiency Before Expansion
This miniseries isn’t just about numbers, it’s about how you think as a business owner and how you treat topics that aren’t growth-oriented. Focusing only on revenue and ignoring leaks is like building a mansion on sand. You need solid foundations. A previous mentor in a different type of business once said to me:
“Rule number 1 ….. don’t lose any money”
Yes, this was a completely different type of busines,s but this is still relevant! This means building systems. This means checking reports. This means doing things you’ve probably been avoiding. But once you do, the business gets leaner, faster, and more profitable.
What’s Next in This Series?
In the upcoming posts, we’ll cover some of the most common and dangerous business leaks in Amazon FBA, including:
- Reimbursements: The money Amazon owes you that you’re not claiming
- Prep & Shipping Inefficiencies: Missing units from your shipments
- Return process flaws: This is a massive leak!
- Inventory Management: Missing units going into inventory!
- Outsourcing Incorrectly: Not having the proper infrastructure in place to outsource
Each post will give you actionable strategies, free tools, and tips to plug these leaks and reclaim your hidden profits.
Final Thoughts
Plugging business leaks isn’t as glamorous as sourcing bangers, but it’s often the most profitable move you’ll make. Your goal as an FBA seller isn’t just to scale, it’s to scale efficiently.
Let’s clean up your foundation so the next stage of growth is smarter, smoother, and more sustainable.
