This final instalment of the Business Leaks mini series might just be the most important one (along with the last blog). We’ve covered the practical areas, reimbursements, returns, inventory, overheads, organisation, but none of that matters if you don’t approach business leaks with the right mindset.
As Amazon sellers, it’s easy to get caught up in one thing – growth. We all want to find more profitable products, source more stock, and scale as quickly as possible. But here’s the problem if you are focusing only on growth while neglecting the leaks in your business you will be chasing your tail effectively.
Business leaks need to be treated with the same level of importance as sourcing profitable products. Profitable products bring money in, but ignoring leaks means you’re letting money flow straight back out. The net effect is you’re working harder for less return.
Treat Business Leaks as Equal to Sourcing
To shift your mindset, you have to put business leaks on the same level as sourcing. They’re not a side task or something you’ll “get to later.” They are core business functions that protects your bottom line.
This means sticking to your routine of checks, whether that’s weekly, monthly, or both. Sometimes it will mean pressing pause on sourcing for a short while so you can focus on tightening up your processes. That might feel counterintuitive, but the truth is that eliminating leaks improves efficiency and allows you to scale faster and with stronger margins.
Of course, if you’ve got cash that needs spending and stock that needs buying, sourcing should still take priority in that moment. But as soon as you have breathing space, dedicate time to tackling business leaks head on. The sooner you fix them, the stronger your foundation for growth becomes.
Methods
Once you’ve identified leaks and built systems to track them, whether it’s reimbursements, returns, or invoices, you can then look to outsource those processes. The key here is timing. Outsourcing before you’ve established a solid system just creates chaos and wasted money.
But once you’ve got clear routines and documentation in place, outsourcing to an Admin VA becomes a very effective option. They can take over the repetitive tasks like logging reimbursements, chasing invoices, or monitoring returns. That frees you up to focus on your core money generating tasks like sourcing and scaling the business.
The mindset shift is simple but powerful, don’t think of business leaks as “admin work” that can wait. Think of them as profit protection. If you wouldn’t ignore a profitable product, don’t ignore a leak that’s costing you money.
Final Thoughts
Adopting the right mindset towards business leaks is about recognising their importance. They’re not optional. They’re not secondary to growth. They’re every bit as important as sourcing, because they determine how much of your hard earned profit you actually keep.
The most successful businesses don’t just grow — they grow efficiently. They build strong systems, they protect their margins, and they make sure no money is slipping through the cracks.
Treat business leaks with the seriousness they deserve. Stick to your checklists. Build processes. Outsource once those processes are solid. Do that, and you’ll not only scale faster but also build a much stronger, more profitable Amazon business.
