Do I need to know accounting to use this?

No. If you can use WhatsApp, you can use managemycounter. There's no accounting jargon on screen — just billing, udhaar ka hisab, and stock, in the same language you already use at your counter. Your CA still gets proper GSTR-ready reports at month-end.

Is managemycounter really free during the beta?

Yes — every invited shop gets full access to all modules (POS, GST invoicing, multi-warehouse inventory, field-agent tracking, and reporting) at no cost while we're in private beta. No card required to sign up.

Does it handle CGST/SGST/IGST automatically?

Yes. Tax is split automatically based on the customer's billing state versus your registered state, and every GST invoice is generated audit-ready — no manual CGST/SGST/IGST calculation needed.

Can I manage stock across more than one warehouse or store?

Yes — multi-warehouse stock sync is included for every invited shop during the beta, no upgrade needed. Check availability across every location in real time and record transfers between them without manual reconciliation.

What happens to my data if I lose internet connectivity?

The Android apps are built offline-first for Indian network conditions — staff can keep billing and recording attendance without a live connection, and everything syncs automatically once you're back online.

Business Tips8 min read

How to Switch from Bahi-Khata to Digital Billing (Step by Step)

managemycounter Team·2026-04-10

Why Switch from Bahi-Khata to Digital?

Every shopkeeper who switches says the same thing: "I wish I'd done this sooner." Here's what changes:

No more adding up columns at closing time — totals calculate themselves
No more lost pages — your data is cloud-synced and backed up
No more chasing udhaar — WhatsApp reminders go out in one tap
No more GST anxiety — every invoice is automatically compliant
No more end-of-month Excel punching — reports build themselves

Step 1: Set Up Your Business Profile

Open the app and enter:

Your shop name, address, GSTIN
Your state (this determines tax calculations)
Your default invoice numbering prefix

Step 2: Add Your Products

Start with your best-selling 20-30 items. Include:

Product name, price, cost
GST rate (the system suggests this from the HSN code)
Opening stock quantity
Barcode (scan the existing one or generate a new one)

Step 3: Add Your Regular Customers

For customers who buy on credit:

Name, phone number
Current outstanding balance (as an opening balance)
Whether they owe you or you owe them

Step 4: Train Your Staff

The counter workflow is simple:

Search or scan the product
Enter the quantity
Select the customer (for credit sales)
Collect payment and share the receipt

Most staff learn it in one shift.

Step 5: Go Live

Start with digital billing for cash sales. Keep your notebook as a backup for the first week. Within a month, you won't need it anymore.

Common Concerns

"What if the internet goes down?"

Offline-first apps keep working. Data syncs automatically when the connection returns.

"What about my old udhaar records?"

Enter them as opening balances — your ledger stays complete from day one.

"Is it secure?"

Role-based access means staff see only what they need. Data is encrypted and backed up.

managemycounter was built for this exact transition — the app uses the same words (khata, udhaar, hisab) you already use at your counter. No accounting degree required.