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GST, accounting, inventory, manufacturing, payroll and AI — in plain English, no jargon.

How to file GSTR-1, step by step (2026)

GSTR-1 is just your sales return. Here's exactly what it is, when it's due, and how to file it without the spreadsheet panic.

10 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

Manufacturing

What is a Bill of Materials (BOM) — and why your pricing depends on it

If you make a product, the BOM is how you learn its true cost. Here's what it is, in plain words, with a candle-maker example.

9 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Buying Guides

Tally alternatives in India (2026): an honest look

Tally is powerful but desktop-bound and pricey. Here's how to think about alternatives — and where each type fits.

8 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Inventory

FEFO vs FIFO: which inventory method should you use?

Two simple rules for which stock to sell first — and when each one saves you money.

7 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Payroll

PF & ESI explained for employers (without the jargon)

What PF and ESI are, who they apply to, and how to stop dreading them each month.

6 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Accounting

How to read a Profit & Loss statement (for non-accountants)

Your P&L answers one question: did I make money? Here's how to read it top to bottom.

5 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

AI for small business in India: hype vs what actually helps

Beyond chatbots — the practical AI that saves a small business real time and money.

4 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Getting Started

Moving from Excel to accounting software: a calm guide

Outgrown spreadsheets? Here's how to switch without losing data or your weekend.

3 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

GST

GSTR-3B explained for small business owners

Your monthly GST summary and payment, in plain words — what it is, what goes in it, and how to avoid mismatches.

2 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

GST

Input Tax Credit (ITC): how to claim every rupee you're owed

ITC is real money back on your purchases. Here's how it works and the simple habits that protect it.

1 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Accounting

Bank reconciliation made simple (a 10-minute monthly habit)

Make your books agree with your bank — what it is, why it matters, and how to do it fast.

30 May 2026 · 5 min read

Inventory

Dead stock is dead cash: 7 ways to free it up

Slow-moving inventory ties up money and space. Here's how to spot it and shift it.

28 May 2026 · 5 min read

Accounting

A compliance calendar for Indian SMEs (so nothing slips)

GST, TDS, PF, ESI and more — the key recurring dates, and how to stop them sneaking up on you.

26 May 2026 · 5 min read

Buying Guides

Choosing billing software for a retail shop in India

Fast counter, accurate stock, GST sorted — what actually matters when picking retail software.

24 May 2026 · 6 min read

Manufacturing

How to price a product you make (without guessing)

A simple, honest method to set a price that protects your margin — built on real cost.

22 May 2026 · 6 min read

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