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Practical guides on billing, GST, barcode labels, udhar and running a retail shop in India. Written by the team that builds KamaiPlus, checked against how real counters work.
Diwali Fireworks Shop Billing: 12-Point Checklist
Get your fataka shop counter ready for Diwali 2026: price list, labels, printer, cash, UPI, udhar and backups. A 12-point checklist for the rush week.
GST & accountsGST Invoice Format: What Every Shop Bill Must Show
The fields a GST tax invoice must have under Rule 46, what changes for B2C bills under ₹50,000, invoice numbering, and when you need an e-invoice.
Running the shopHow to Choose Billing Software for a Kirana Store
A 12-point checklist for choosing kirana billing software: offline use, barcode and loose items, Hindi search, GST, udhar khata, stock, printers, backup and cost.
Billing & counterOffline vs Online Billing Software: Which Suits Your Shop?
Offline or cloud billing software for your shop? Compare internet needs, speed, where your data lives, backups, multiple counters and cost, then pick.
GST & accountsHow to File GSTR-1 with a JSON File from Your Software
Upload the GSTR-1 JSON from your billing software on the GST portal: due dates, what the file contains, the Prepare Offline steps, common errors and checks.
Barcodes & labelsBarcode Labels for Loose Items: Store Codes Explained
How to give loose and local items their own barcode: EAN-13 store codes starting with 200, weight packs, label sizes, what to print, and mistakes to avoid.
Khata & udharUdhar Khata: 9 Ways to Manage Credit Without Losing Money
Practical ways for shop owners to manage udhar: written records, limits, a fixed reminder day, exact amounts with a UPI link, part payments and weekly reviews.
Printers & hardware58 mm vs 80 mm Thermal Printer: Which Should You Buy?
58 mm or 80 mm receipt printer for your shop? What fits on each bill, speed and auto-cutter, roll cost, connections, and when you need A4 instead.
Billing & counterBilling Software Types: Offline, Cloud, Mobile or Accounting?
The four kinds of billing software Indian shops use, compared honestly: what each is good at, where each falls short, and which suits your shop.