Running a shop
दुकान के सामान का बारकोड कैसे बनाएं? फ्री तरीका
दुकान के लिए बारकोड कैसे बनाएं: फ्री बारकोड लेबल जनरेटर, EAN-13 या Code 128, A4 शीट या थर्मल रोल पर प्रिंट, और कब GS1 India से 890 वाला बारकोड चाहिए।
Guides for Indian shop owners — page 2
GST, billing, stock and running a shop.
Running a shop
Best Billing Software for Agro & Pesticide Shops (2026)
Agro shop billing software compared: batch and expiry for pesticides and seeds, farmer udhaar by season, licences, GST by HSN and prices for 5 apps.
Running a shop
Best Billing Software for Auto Parts Shops in India (2026)
Auto parts shop billing software compared: part-number search, mechanic credit limits, B2B GST bills, supplier orders and listed prices for 5 apps.
Running a shop
Best Billing Software for Bakery & Sweet Shops (2026)
Bakery and sweet shop billing software compared: loose mithai by weight, 5% GST on sweets and cakes, 0% on bread, FSSAI on the bill, and prices for 5 apps.
Running a shop
Best Billing Software for Gift, Toy & Sports Shops (2026)
Gift, toy and sports shop billing software: size and colour variants, barcode labels for unbranded items, festival offers, gift vouchers and item GST.
GST guides
HSN कोड कैसे पता करें? 4 आसान तरीके और कितने अंक
HSN कोड कैसे पता करें: सप्लायर का बिल, GST पोर्टल की HSN सर्च, फ्री HSN और GST रेट फ़ाइंडर, और बिल पर 4 या 6 अंक का नियम, उदाहरण के साथ।
Running a shop
Udhaar Credit Limit for Customers: How to Set and Enforce
How to set a credit limit for udhaar customers: a 5-step method, A/B/C customer policy, what to tell customers, and enforcing limits in billing software.
By industry
How to Start a Clothing Shop Business in India
Start a clothing shop in India: pick a segment, licences, GST (5% up to ₹2,500 a piece, 18% above), sourcing by size ratio, exchanges and billing.
GST guides
How to Make a B2B GST Invoice: Steps, Example, Mistakes
Make a B2B GST invoice: verify the buyer's GSTIN, set place of supply (CGST+SGST or IGST), add 4-digit HSN, report in GSTR-1. Worked example inside.
GST guides
GST Compliance Calendar for Small Shops: All Due Dates
GST due dates for a small shop in one calendar: GSTR-1 11th, GSTR-3B 20th, QRMP, CMP-08 18th, GSTR-4 30 June, GSTR-9 31 Dec, plus one-time triggers.
Running a shop
Billing Software for PC: Download or Browser?
Billing software for PC and laptop: desktop download vs browser-based cloud software on offline billing, backups, second counters and cost.
By industry
How to Start a Mobile Shop Business in India
Start a mobile shop in India: shop model, licences, GST registration (₹20 lakh if you repair), 18% GST on phones and accessories, stock and billing.
By industry
Best Billing Software for Furniture Shops in India (2026)
Furniture shop billing software compared: quote to bill, advance and balance payments, showroom and godown stock, 18% GST and e-way bills, with prices.
GST guides
What Does My CA Need From My Shop Every Month for GST?
The monthly GST pack a shop should send its CA: sales register, B2B list with GSTINs, HSN summary, credit notes, purchases, expenses, by the 5th.
GST guides
Two Shops, One GST Number? Billing for Multiple Shops
Two shops in the same state can share one GSTIN: add the second as an additional place of business. Another state needs a new GSTIN. Billing setup inside.
GST guides
कच्चा बिल vs पक्का बिल: GST में क्या फर्क और क्या जुर्माना
कच्चा बिल और पक्का बिल (GST टैक्स इनवॉइस) में फर्क, कौन सी दुकान कौन सा बिल दे, ₹200 का नियम और धारा 122 का जुर्माना।
Running a shop
स्टॉक रजिस्टर कैसे बनाएं? फ़ॉर्मेट, उदाहरण और Excel
स्टॉक रजिस्टर कैसे बनाएं: कॉलम, फ़ॉर्मेट, एक हफ्ते का उदाहरण, क्लोज़िंग स्टॉक का फ़ॉर्मूला, Excel टेम्पलेट और GST में स्टॉक का हिसाब।
Running a shop
दुकान का हिसाब किताब कैसे रखें? 6 खाते और रोज़ का तरीका
दुकान का हिसाब किताब कैसे रखें: कैश बुक, UPI बुक, उधार खाता, सप्लायर खाता, स्टॉक रजिस्टर और खर्च। रोज़ गल्ला मिलाना और महीने का मुनाफ़ा।
GST guides
Cash Memo vs Estimate vs Tax Invoice: Is Kachcha Bill Legal?
Cash memo, estimate (kachcha bill) and GST tax invoice explained: when each is valid, and the Section 122 penalty for selling without an invoice.
GST guides
How to Check if a GST Bill Is Genuine: 4-Step Checklist
Check a GST bill in minutes: verify the GSTIN on the GST portal, match name and taxpayer type, check Rule 46 fields and tax split, scan e-invoice QR.
Running a shop
Best Billing Software for Supermarkets in India (2026)
Supermarket billing software compared: multi-counter barcode billing, offers, expiry, weighing scale and offline support, with listed prices for 5 apps.
GST guides
HSN/SAC Code for Freight Charges: SAC 9965, GST Rate and Packing
Freight by a transporter or GTA is SAC 9965 (5% RCM or 18% with ITC); warehousing is SAC 9967. Freight or packing you bill with goods takes the goods' HSN and rate.
GST guides
Kirana Item List with GST Rate & HSN Code (2026 Checklist)
Kirana item list with HSN code and GST rate for 35 everyday items: most are 0% or 5% since 22 Sep 2025, detergent 18%, cold drinks 40%. Loose vs packed.
GST guides
GST on Cement and Hardware Items in India 2026: Rate List
GST on cement is 18% from 22 Sep 2025 (was 28%). Paint, PVC pipes, tiles, tools 18%; steel utensils, bicycles 5%. HSN table with notification entries.