Guides for shop owners
GST bills, khata, stock and the counter, in plain words.
How to Make a GST Bill for a Shop: What It Must Show
What a GST bill for a retail shop must show: GSTIN, invoice number, HSN, taxable value, CGST and SGST. B2C vs B2B bills, and MRP with GST inside.
The GST Composition Scheme for Shops: Is It Right for You?
The GST composition scheme for small shops: the turnover limit, the tax rate, the bill of supply, quarterly CMP-08 and yearly GSTR-4, and what you give up.
How to Manage Udhar (Khata) in a Shop Without Losing Money
Practical rules for udhar in a kirana or retail shop: who to give credit to, limits, recording every entry, reminders that work, and collecting part payments.
Stock Management for a Kirana Store: Simple Rules That Work
Simple stock rules for kirana and small shops: count less, set low-stock levels, reorder by supplier, record purchases at cost, and find your fast and slow movers.
Billing Machine or Billing App: What a Small Shop Really Needs
Do you need a billing machine? What a small shop needs to bill: a phone or computer, a barcode scanner and a thermal printer, and what each is for.