Our team has spent the better part of the last decade helping inventory-heavy businesses navigate financial challenges. President Trump’s recent “Liberation Day” tariff announcements represent a significant shift in the economic landscape that will affect virtually all businesses with physical inventory—even those without direct international operations.
Understanding the Ripple Effect of Tariffs
Many of you may initially believe tariffs won’t affect your operations because you don’t directly import products. This is a dangerous misconception. If you maintain inventory in your business, here’s why you should be concerned:
Services to Help You Navigate Tariff Challenges
1. Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment
Our team can map your entire supply chain to identify direct and indirect tariff exposure. This assessment includes:
One client recently discovered that 63% of their “American-made” product line contained components subject to the new tariffs—information that proved crucial for their planning.
2. Fractional CFO Support for Strategic Planning
In uncertain times, having experienced financial leadership becomes essential. Our fractional CFO services provide:
3. Inventory Management Optimization
Tariffs fundamentally change inventory equations. Our operations consultant can help:
4. Cost Structure Analysis & Restructuring
When external costs rise, internal efficiency becomes even more critical. We offer:
Next Steps to Protect Your Business
The businesses that thrive during tariff implementation will be those that act quickly and strategically. We recommend taking these steps immediately:
We’re Here to Help
The tariff landscape will continue evolving in the coming months, but with proper planning and expertise, your business can navigate these changes successfully. Our team specializes in helping inventory-based businesses adapt to economic shifts through data-driven strategies.
Contact us to schedule your tariff impact assessment and protect your business from this significant market disruption.
Christine Gervais
Christine Gervais is a licensed CPA, using her skills to help businesses grow and achieve their fullest potential. Christine has a Master’s degree in accounting from Southern New Hampshire University in addition to holding her CPA license for over a decade. Notably, Christine is a nationally recognized speaker providing education to other CPAs on how to best serve clients as well as instruction on a wide variety of topics for business owners on how to maximize success. Christine prides herself on the value she can bring to clients with her extensive tax knowledge and provides strategic, forward-thinking financial strategies to help clients grow. When not behind her desk, you can find Christine spending quality time with her daughter and stepson or tending to the family’s excessively loved farm animals.
