Rory McLaughlan

Days inventory outstanding: how long your cash is stuck in stock

Best cash flow forecasting software for ecommerce brands (2026)

Best inventory planning software for Shopify brands (2026)

Can I afford this reorder? How to run the cash and stock numbers together

Cogsy has been discontinued. Here's what to use instead

Netstock alternative for Shopify and DTC brands

Float alternative: cash flow forecasting that can see your stock

Inventory Planner alternative for Shopify brands that watch their cash

Prediko alternative: inventory planning that checks the bank first

Fluidly shut down in 2023. Here's what to use instead

How much stock should I order? The formula, with a worked example

Inventory Planning for Ecommerce: How to Align Stock Decisions with Your Cash Position

Most inventory planning guides optimise for stock availability and ignore your bank balance. This tutorial teaches a cash-aware inventory planning method from first principles, built for Shopify and ecommerce brands.

How to Do Cash Flow Forecasting for a Shopify Brand: A 13-Week Rolling Method

A 13-week rolling cash flow forecast gives Shopify operators the visibility to make real reorder and payroll decisions — but only if it's built around stock movements, not just invoices. Here's the exact method.

What Is Cash Flow Forecasting? A Plain-English Guide for Ecommerce Brands

Most ecommerce brands think profitability means safety — until a $150K December turns into a January cash crisis. Here's what cash flow forecasting actually means when you hold stock.