Why Most E-Commerce Brands Look Profitable (But Are Actually Broke)

Revenue is up. Ads are running. The dashboard looks healthy. So why do so many ecommerce brands still feel cash-poor?

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Revenue is up. Ads are running. The dashboard looks healthy. So why do so many ecommerce brands still feel cash-poor and stressed?

Abir Syed, co-founder of UpCounting, unpacks why many brands look profitable on the surface but struggle with cash flow and decision-making behind the scenes. As a former CPA, ecommerce operator, and performance marketing agency owner, Abir brings a rare finance-meets-growth perspective, and explains how rising CAC and margin pressure are forcing brands to mature fast.