Zoho Books for small manufacturers and workshops

What small manufacturers and workshops need from billing software, how Zoho Books fits, and what to check before buying. We are a Zoho Books partner and set it up for free.

Common problems in small manufacturers and workshops

  • Raw material and finished goods in different units
  • Job work and challans going in and out
  • Costing is guesswork without proper records

What to check in Zoho Books for small manufacturers and workshops

These are the features small manufacturers and workshops rely on most. On the demo we show how each works in Zoho Books and which edition includes it.

  • ManufacturingRecord raw materials and finished goods (available on Vyapar's manufacturing plan).
  • Units and conversionsSell in one unit and buy in another, such as box and piece or bag and kg.
  • Orders and delivery challansSale and purchase orders and delivery challans, which can be combined into one invoice later.
  • E-way billsGenerate e-way bills for goods movement from the invoice (limits depend on the plan).
  • Stock trackingStock goes down with every sale and up with every purchase entry, so the stock report stays current.
  • Profit and loss reportsProfit and loss, party-wise profit, day book and stock summary reports.

Is Zoho Books the right fit?

Best forService businesses and online-first companies that want cloud accounting connected to other Zoho apps.
Runs onWeb (cloud), Android and iOS
Keep in mindNeeds an internet connection · full overview

What we set up for a small manufacturer

  1. Your item list with GST rates and HSN codes, imported from Excel or entered with you
  2. Opening stock
  3. Invoice format, logo and A4 or thermal printing
  4. Customer and supplier balances so udhaar starts correct
  5. A training call for you and your staff

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Questions people ask

Is Zoho Books good for small manufacturers and workshops?

Zoho Books suits service businesses and online-first companies that want cloud accounting connected to other Zoho apps. For small manufacturers and workshops, check that the plan you buy includes manufacturing, units and conversions and orders and delivery challans.

What should small manufacturers and workshops check before buying Zoho Books?

Make sure the plan covers manufacturing, units and conversions, orders and delivery challans, e-way bills, stock tracking and profit and loss reports. Ask for a demo using your own items.

Can I get a Zoho Books demo for my small manufacturer?

Yes. We install it, add your items and opening stock, set GST rates and printing, and train you on a call.

Which Zoho Books plan suits small manufacturers and workshops?

Manufacturers should ask about Vyapar's manufacturing plan, which adds raw material and finished goods tracking.

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