Expert insights on accounting, GST, invoicing & business growth for Indian SMEs
Tips to Reduce Invoice Processing Time Use Invoicing Software: Create invoices digitally to reduce manual work and keep records organised. Save Customer Details: Reuse saved customer information instead of entering it for every invoice. Maintain a Product List: Save product prices, GST rates, and HSN/SAC codes for faster billing. Automate GST Calculations: Let software calculate…
KEY TAKEAWAYS Do you need to buy barcodes for your products?Usually no. Most packaged products already come with a barcode from the manufacturer. What is the main work involved in setting up barcode billing?Adding your products, prices, and barcodes correctly to your billing software. Can barcode billing reduce billing mistakes?Yes. It can reduce mistakes caused…
KEY TAKEAWAYS The 3 Golden Rules: They help decide which account to debit and which to credit. Know the Account Types: Identify whether an account is Personal, Real, or Nominal before applying the rule. Every Transaction Has Two Sides: Each transaction affects at least two accounts through debit and credit. Apply Them to Daily Transactions:…
KEY TAKEAWAYS Free plans work fine at the start: Basic billing, GST billing, and inventory tracking are available on both free and paid plans Barcode billing speeds up checkout: Useful once your product list runs into hundreds or thousands of SKUs Udhaar follow-ups get automated: WhatsApp and SMS payment reminders replace manual calling for pending…
KEY TAKEAWAYS Start date is 15 October 2026: Not 1 April. Messages circulating about an April rollout are wrong The rate is 0.4%: On P2M UPI payments above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs 300 per transaction Small shops pay nothing: Merchants in the P2PM category receiving up to Rs 1 lakh a month have zero…
Introduction On 3 August 2026, the Rajya Sabha passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill 2026, bringing some of the biggest changes to MSME rules in years. Along with fresh announcements in the Union Budget 2026-27, there is a lot that MSME owners across India need to know about, from faster payments…
Introduction Picking the right pharmacy billing software is not just about billing speed. It is also about following the law. If you pick the wrong software, you can face problems during a drug inspection, make GST mistakes, or slow down your counter when customers are waiting.Many pharmacy owners choose software based on price or a…
Introduction Retail businesses today need much more than basic bookkeeping. Between GST compliance, inventory valuation, expense tracking, profit monitoring, vendor payments, and daily sales reconciliation, managing finances has become increasingly complex.. To help retailers choose the right solution, I’ve compared five of the most popular accounting software options in India based on ease of use,…
Introduction Retail in 2026 is more competitive than ever. Customers expect quick checkout experiences, accurate billing, digital payment options, and professional invoices. At the same time, retailers need to manage inventory, GST compliance, customer records, and daily sales without spending hours on manual work. To help retailers make the right decision, I’ve compared five of…
Introduction Running a small business in India in 2026 means going through GST returns, e-invoicing, e-way bills, inventory, and daily bookkeeping, usually without a full-time accountant. The right GST accounting software for small business automates the heavy lifting and frees you to focus on growth. We’ve compared the five most widely used names in India,…
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