Category: Accounting

For numerous small business owners, cash flow stress is rarely about lack of profitability.  It is mostly about the timing. Where money is coming in, just not when you need it.  Studies show that cash flow uncertainty ranks among the top 10 business risks globally.  In this scenario, it’s no longer enough to ‘make do’…

India has a significant share of the country’s retail economy through its apparel retail business. The Indian textile and apparel market will continue to grow steadily, driven by urbanisation, rising disposable incomes, and the expansion of organised retail. Shopping trends have changed in recent years. Customers are currently demanding quick billing, e-cash receipts, a variety…

The fitness industry in India has evolved considerably over the last 10 years. As of now, just 0.8% of the adult population in India has gym memberships, but this number is projected to more than double by 2030. The realistically addressable market for gyms is also much higher than this number, as the penetration in…

In a country where MSMEs are accustomed to operating with limited working capital, it is essential to keep accurate receiving entries, as inaccuracies may lead to incorrect inventory allocations, incorrect billing, and unapproved allocations. According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, around ₹8.1 lakh crore in MSME payments are pending, underscoring that cash flows are already…

Professional tax is a state levied tax on people who earn income either by way of employment, trade, or profession. Although the required sum is quite small, it must be complied with in the relevant states. Article 276 of the Constitution of India permits state governments to impose professional tax, but limits it to a…

As a cafe owner or manager, you may have already realized that running your cafe holistically entails more than just successful customer experience and kitchen experiments. Aligning the business aspects of your cafe with its popularity is the only way to ensure its continued sustainability and profitability. That said, if your business is already growing…

Imagine you are racing against the clock to file your GSTR-1 form, and it is already the 10th of the month. Even the smallest error or typo can cause major delays or freeze your submission. As a result, you could even end up disrupting further processes and your ITC (input tax credit) claims. Since GSTR-1…

In a rapidly changing business environment, even a small stock mistake can trigger a domino effect of delays, reorders, and dissatisfied customers. And in India, this challenge is on the rise as supply chains are growing rapidly. For instance, JLL reported that the warehousing stock in India’s top 20 cities stood at approximately 533 million…

India’s courier and last-mile delivery ecosystem runs on volume. Estimates place the number of express parcels handled by the Indian market at around 8-9 billion in FY 2024-25, with projections to reach 10-11 billion in FY 2025-26, indicating that even small differences in billing can add up quickly. In an industry where rates can differ…

Every SME reaches a point where manual billing becomes inefficient.  You’re no longer managing 50 invoices; you’re managing 500. And manually, there’s only so much you can do before you start witnessing the errors, delayed follow-ups, and limited cash flow visibility.  That’s when you begin considering an automation tool. Not just any tool, but cloud-based…