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eBay accounting: Taxes for selling on eBay and ATO regulations
As an eBay seller based in Australia, reporting your income and expenses to the tax authority, Australian Tax Office (ATO), is required to stay compliant with your eBay taxes. However, managing your accounting does not have to be a tedious process, especially if you utilize tools that integrate with eBay. Accounting platforms that connect directly to your eBay account can help streamline record keeping and tax reporting obligations.
E-commerce accounting: What is a clearing account and why do you need one?
If you're an e-commerce business owner, you may be familiar with clearing accounts. The clearing account reduces accounting errors and can even prevent fraud in some cases. When you separate funds into a dedicated account, you gain control over your business' transactions. This enables you to make well-informed choices concerning strategies for business growth.
Shopify accounting: What is a purchase order (PO) and how do you manage POs?
Creating purchase orders in Shopify is a process that is essential in managing your storefront effectively. A purchase order (PO) is a key business document used to formally request goods or services from a supplier. As a Shopify merchant, being able to properly create, approve, and manage POs is essential to sustaining your operations.
How to set up PayPal for WooCommerce and manage accounting processes
Managing your WooCommerce accounting is crucial to maintaining best practices in running your business. If you run an online store with WooCommerce, accepting PayPal as a payment method is a great option for many because it is both a trustworthy and secure option, assisting in customer retention among other advantages.
How to sell gift cards on Shopify: Accounting, gift vouchers, and more
Offering Shopify gift cards is an excellent way for e-commerce stores to boost revenue and enhance customer experience, but managing gift card sales requires careful accounting and planning. As a merchant, you need to keep track of gift card liabilities, address challenges like fraud prevention proactively, charge correct taxes, and streamline bookkeeping processes whenever possible.
How to use DocuSign for your accounting: Tax forms, invoicing, Xero and more
DocuSign is a trusted eSignature service used by accounting professionals and businesses for various purposes. DocuSign enables you to request signatures for documents directly within accounting software such as Xero. This way you can seamlessly manage billing, receive legally-compliant tax form signatures, and more.
Squarespace accounting: Complete guide to software, integrations, taxes and more
Squarespace is a powerful tool for e-commerce businesses with its built-in tools for both CRM and accounting to support your business’ growth. However, you may require more to handle accounting and taxes, which is why we have written this complete guide to give you everything you need to know about Squarespace accounting, giving you guidance on software, integrations, and taxes to give you both understanding and tools to set your Squarespace business up for success.
How to integrate Square with QuickBooks Online accounting software
In this article we’ll take you through how to integrate Square with QuickBooks Online (QBO) accounting software to streamline your accounting process. If you’re a business owner, you’re aware of the importance of accounting for auditing, reporting, and taxation and have likely invested in an accounting software to assist in these processes.
Top 5 Shopify KPIs to track to get ahead of competitors
In this article, we’ve teamed up with Syft to share the 5 most important KPIs to track as a Shopify business.
E-commerce accounting: Payment reconciliation best practices
For e-commerce businesses, payment reconciliation is essential in ensuring there are no discrepancies in your accounting. Although e-commerce payment reconciliations can be both tedious and time consuming, especially for businesses with high volumes of transactions, we'll provide an overview of best practices to simplify and streamline payment reconciliation.