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Inventory management, manufacturing, and business strategy for small-batch product businesses.

Does Stocksmith Work with QuickBooks?

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Does Stocksmith Work with QuickBooks?

Yes, Stocksmith and QuickBooks are designed to work together, but they serve different purposes. Here's exactly how the integration works and who needs both.

· 9 min read
Does Stocksmith Replace Your Accounting Software?

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Does Stocksmith Replace Your Accounting Software?

Stocksmith and accounting software aren't the same thing, but they work together. Here's exactly what Stocksmith does, what it doesn't, and whether you need both.

· 13 min read
Direct vs Indirect Expenses Explained (With Examples)

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Direct vs Indirect Expenses Explained (With Examples)

Not all business expenses work the same way at tax time. Here's exactly how to tell your direct costs apart from your indirect costs, and why getting it right matters more than you might think.

· 17 min read
How to Track COGS in Shopify

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How to Track COGS in Shopify

Shopify's built-in cost field won't give you accurate COGS if you make your own products. Here's how to actually track cost of goods sold as a small-batch manufacturer using Shopify.

· 19 min read
NAICS Code for Bakery Businesses (2026 Guide)

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NAICS Code for Bakery Businesses (2026 Guide)

Not sure which NAICS code applies to your bakery business? We break down the right codes for home bakers, cottage food producers, retail bakeries, and wholesale baking operations — and explain what it means for your Schedule C and tax filings.

· 17 min read
Why QuickBooks Doesn't Know What Your Products Actually Cost (And What Product Businesses Do Instead)

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Why QuickBooks Doesn't Know What Your Products Actually Cost (And What Product Businesses Do Instead)

QuickBooks tracks your material spend — but it can't calculate cost per product from a recipe or BOM. Here's why that's a problem for product businesses, and how to fix it without switching accounting tools.

· 15 min read
Shopify Bookkeeping — The Complete Guide

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Shopify Bookkeeping — The Complete Guide

You launched your Shopify store. Now your accountant is asking questions you can't answer. This guide covers Shopify bookkeeping: payout reconciliation, COGS tracking, sales tax, and the tools that actually work for product businesses.

· 18 min read
Cost of Goods Sold Formula for Small Manufacturers: Step-by-Step COGS Guide

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Cost of Goods Sold Formula for Small Manufacturers: Step-by-Step COGS Guide

Learn the COGS formula step by step with real-world examples for small manufacturers. We cover what to include, what to exclude, inventory valuation methods, and how to report COGS on your taxes.

· 35 min read
How to Track Cost of Goods Sold in WooCommerce (Plugins vs. Manufacturing Software)

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How to Track Cost of Goods Sold in WooCommerce (Plugins vs. Manufacturing Software)

WooCommerce doesn't track COGS natively. Compare plugin options against dedicated manufacturing software, and see why product businesses producing their own goods need more than a static cost field.

· 19 min read
Amazon's New QuickBooks Integration: What Sellers Should Know (And an Alternative Approach)

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Amazon's New QuickBooks Integration: What Sellers Should Know (And an Alternative Approach)

Amazon now offers embedded QuickBooks access in Seller Central. But is giving Amazon direct access to your financial data the right move? Here's what you need to know — and a different way to connect your accounting without sharing everything.

· 5 min read
Shopify QuickBooks Integration: What It Misses

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Shopify QuickBooks Integration: What It Misses

Intuit's Shopify connector moves orders, payouts and fees into QuickBooks. It doesn't cost what you make. Here's what it syncs, where it breaks, and what product businesses add.

· 16 min read
QuickBooks for Small Manufacturers: What It Does, Where It Falls Short, and What to Use Instead

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QuickBooks for Small Manufacturers: What It Does, Where It Falls Short, and What to Use Instead

QuickBooks is excellent accounting software — but it wasn't built for makers who manufacture products. Here's an honest look at what it does well, where it breaks down for small manufacturers, and how to build a system that actually works.

· 27 min read
Tracking COGS in QuickBooks vs. Stocksmith — What Syncs and What Doesn't

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Tracking COGS in QuickBooks vs. Stocksmith — What Syncs and What Doesn't

QuickBooks tracks your money. Stocksmith calculates your costs. Here's exactly what each tool does for COGS, why they differ, and how product businesses use both together.

· 14 min read
QuickBooks Spreadsheet Sync — Features, Pricing, and Limits

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QuickBooks Spreadsheet Sync — Features, Pricing, and Limits

QuickBooks Spreadsheet Sync sounds like the fix for your Excel-and-QuickBooks headache. It's genuinely useful for financial reporting. Here's what it actually does, what it costs, and why it won't help you track a single batch.

· 15 min read
Does Shopify Collect Sales Tax For You? Marketplace Facilitator Laws Explained

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Does Shopify Collect Sales Tax For You? Marketplace Facilitator Laws Explained

Does Shopify collect and remit sales tax for you — or is that still your job? A plain-English guide to marketplace facilitator laws for product businesses in 2026.

· 20 min read