Field notes for operators.
Practical guides on shipping, packaging, fulfillment, tariffs, and the money decisions in between.
October 2025
Understanding Working Capital Finance for Consumer Brands
From revenue-based financing to inventory lending, and how to choose the right structure for your stage.
June 2025
Canada Expansion & Tariff Deferral
How US brands can use Canadian expansion and tariff deferral to reduce landed costs and improve cross-border margins.
June 2025
Shipping Strategies for Every Stage
Carrier selection, rate negotiation and the shipping decisions that matter at each stage of growth.
April 2025
A Working Guide to Navigating Tariffs
Treat tariffs as a cost to manage: HTS classification, duty mitigation and what to do right now.
January 2025
Shipping Frozen or Refrigerated Products
What it takes to ship cold-chain: insulation, cooling materials, carrier selection and cost control.