I just started my Amazon FBA journey this month (April 2025) and I’m already learning a ton! While it’s exciting to see my products selling out quickly, I’m realizing how challenging it is to manage inventory on a small budget, especially with the time it takes to actually get paid.
I’m looking forward to learning from everyone here, sharing experiences, and hopefully connecting with fellow sellers facing similar challenges. If you’ve navigated tight cash flow or inventory management, I’d love to hear how you handled it!
Feel free to reach out, let’s grow together!
Have you been selling online before, aside from Amazon?
I just started this journey in April 2025, so I’m as new as it gets. It’s been a whirlwind already, and I’m eager to soak up as much knowledge as I can. If you’ve got any tips for managing inventory or cash flow starting out, I’d be super grateful to learn from your experience!
Congratulations for starting your Amazon journey
For inventory, I’d say track everything meticulously (a simple spreadsheet or software like QuickBooks can help) and only stock what moves fast to avoid tying up cash.
For cash flow, keep a close eye on expenses, invoice promptly, and maybe negotiate longer payment terms with suppliers.
Managing cash flow and inventory on a tight budget is something almost every FBA seller faces early on, and the key is to find a rhythm between sales velocity, restock timing, and Amazon’s payout schedule. Many sellers start by turning inventory quickly with smaller, lower-cost items and gradually reinvesting profits.
Tools like the Amazon restock report, simple spreadsheets, or inventory trackers like SoStocked or Sellerboard can help you plan reorders more efficiently. Some sellers also use Payability or Amazon Lending once eligible to smooth out cash flow. Keep networking with other sellers, test small and scale what works, and don’t be afraid to revisit sourcing methods that allow quicker turnaround.
You’re definitely not alone, and this community is a great place to grow with others going through the same grind.