At ProfitBooks, we are committed to make taxation simple for small business owners in India. Since GST is set to replace various indirect taxes, we have started this series on frequently asked questions on GST. This article is next in this series. Earlier, we had covered Levy and Exceptions under GST and Tax payments under…
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Small business owners are often confused about the difference between cash and accrual basis accounting. This might sound like something that an accountant should show but this information is useful for business owner as well. In this article, we’ve explained how each of these accounting methods work. Find out more which accounting method is best for your…
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As small business owners ourselves, we know how important it is to keep our finances accurate and organized. But when it comes to fixed assets like machinery, equipment, or office furniture, we can’t just expense the entire cost at once. That’s where depreciation comes into the picture. It allows us to gradually account for the…
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“You Can’t Improve What You Don’t Measure!” Small businesses must be well-informed to survive in a competitive environment and one of the vital competencies they must develop is to read and understand important financial statements. Understanding essential financial statements such as ‘Trial Balance’, ‘Balance Sheet’, and ‘Profit and Loss statements’ is of utmost importance, as…
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In our endeavour to help entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, we published lot of insightful articles last year. Ive handpicked 15 of them that instantly stuck the cord with our readers. Hope youll enjoy these posts. Here are our most popular business articles from year 2016.. 1) 12 Inventory Management Techniques To Cut Losses Inventory is…
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GST tax payments are where compliance either holds together or falls apart for small businesses in India. Filing returns is one thing — actually settling your tax liability correctly, on time, and through the right ledger is where most owners get tripped up. As of 2026, the GST portal has shifted toward system-driven enforcement,…
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The GST impact on e-commerce business in India has shifted dramatically since the early days of implementation. What started as a registration headache in 2017 has evolved into a data-driven compliance ecosystem where real-time matching, automated TCS deductions, and tightened return reconciliation leave almost zero room for error. In practice, I see many e-commerce…
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Inventories are the largest current asset of any business. Businesses are often confused about FIFO Vs LIFO. Ideally, there are two inventory valuation methods or accounting methods: LIFO (Last-in, first-out) and FIFO (First-in, first-out), or for this blog; FIFO vs LIFO. These are the two most used inventory methods for record-keeping that are feasible by…
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GST Registration Process 2025 with New GST Slabs and GST 2.0 Reforms Picture this: It’s Monday morning, September 23rd, 2025, and Raj’s phone hasn’t stopped ringing. His textile business in Delhi crossed ₹40 lakhs last month, and suddenly every supplier wants to know his GSTIN. But here’s the twist – overnight, the entire GST landscape…
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