My toy company's sales were up about 12.5% 2019 vs. 2018 but total profits fell 29% (after netting out distorting expenses and other income) - 40% of our catalog had declining profitability - 42% of our catalog had declining sales - 38% had declining total profits
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One trick I’ve used is to look at public company filings. For example, I was trying to figure out the right amount to spend on advertising for a business. Looked at what the others were spending and then said “Eff it” and 2x’ed their number! It worked but YMMV.
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The other thing is asking suppliers. Turned out they are the biggest chatty cathys. they started giving me all kinds of advice or guidance. Some of it was BS but mostly helpful.
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