What is this form?
Think of this form like a digital notebook for your business sales.
- What does it do?
- •Keeps track of what you buy and sell
- •Works for different types of products (clothes, jewelry, beauty items, electronics, etc.)
- •Makes it easy to see if you're making money
How does it work? 1. Pick what type of business you have 2. Fill out some basic info (like what you bought, when you bought it, how much it cost) 3. The form will ask for more details based on your business type 4. Click save and you're done!
It's like having a smart assistant that knows exactly what questions to ask based on what you're selling.
How to fill out the form
Don't worry - it's easier than it looks! Here's what you need to do:
- Step 1: Choose your business type
- •Click on the dropdown menu
- •Pick the type that matches what you sell (like "Beauty Products" or "Clothing")
- Step 2: Fill in the required fields (the ones with red stars)
- •Brand name (like "Nike" or "Apple")
- •When you bought it (the date)
- •How much you paid for it
- •How much you sold it for
- Step 3: Fill in the extra details
- •The form will show you more questions based on what you picked in Step 1
- •These help you keep better track of your specific products
- Step 4: Click Submit
- •The form will check if you missed anything
- •If everything looks good, your information gets saved!
What are those dropdown suggestions?
You know when you start typing in Google and it suggests what you might be looking for? That's what we call "autocomplete" - and our form has it too!
- What you'll see:
- •When you click on certain fields, a list of common options appears
- •These are suggestions to make your life easier
- How to use them:
- •Click on one of the suggestions if it matches what you want
- •OR just type your own answer - you're not stuck with our suggestions!
Example: If you're selling lipstick, you might see suggestions like "Matte," "Glossy," or "Satin." But if your lipstick is "Super Sparkly," just type that in - it works perfectly fine!
Pro tip: The suggestions are there to help, not to limit you. Always feel free to type your own answer.
Why does the form change when I pick different options?
Great question! The form is smart - it changes based on what you're selling to ask you the right questions.
- Here's why:
- •Selling clothes? You need to track sizes and colors
- •Selling electronics? You need to track models and warranties
- •Selling beauty products? You need to track shades and types
What happens: 1. You pick your business type 2. The form adds new fields that make sense for that business 3. You only see questions that matter to what you're selling
Think of it like this: If you went to a doctor, they'd ask different questions than if you went to a car mechanic. Same idea here - the form asks the right questions for your type of business.
The result: You get exactly the information you need without extra clutter!
Help! I'm getting error messages
Don't panic! Error messages are just the form's way of saying "Hey, you missed something." Here's how to fix them:
- Red text or highlighted fields mean:
- •You forgot to fill in a required field (the ones with red stars)
- •You might have entered something in the wrong format
How to fix it: 1. Look for any empty fields with red stars next to them 2. Fill them in with the right information 3. Try submitting again
- Common fixes:
- •"Brand is required" → Type in the brand name
- •"Date is required" → Pick a date from the calendar
- •"Price must be a number" → Make sure you only use numbers (like 25.99, not "twenty-five dollars")
Still stuck? Scroll up and look for any red text or highlighted boxes - that's where the problem is!
I can't find my product type in the list
No worries! We can't possibly list every single product type, but we've got you covered.
What to do: 1. Pick the closest category that matches your product 2. Use the "Other" option if available 3. In the description fields, be specific about what you're actually selling
- Examples:
- •Selling handmade soap? Pick "Beauty Products" and specify "handmade soap" in the product type
- •Selling vintage records? Pick "Electronics" or "Other" and describe them clearly
- •Selling custom art? Pick "Other" and give details about your artwork
Remember: The categories are just to help organize things. The important part is that YOU know what you're tracking, and you can always add details in the description fields.
Pro tip: If you find yourself using "Other" a lot, let us know! We might add your product type to the main list.
How to get the most out of this form
Here are some simple tips to make your life easier and your data more useful:
- Be consistent:
- •Always write brand names the same way (pick "Nike" OR "NIKE", not both)
- •Use the same format for dates
- •Be consistent with your categories
- Add details:
- •The more specific you are, the better you can track your business
- •Instead of just "shirt," try "red cotton t-shirt, size M"
- •This helps you see patterns in what sells well
- Save time with shortcuts:
- •Use the autocomplete suggestions when they fit
- •Copy and paste brand names if you're entering lots of similar items
- •Keep a note on your phone with common details you use
- Check your work:
- •Before hitting submit, quickly scan through your entries
- •Make sure prices look right (no extra zeros!)
- •Double-check dates
- Stay organized:
- •Try to enter your sales regularly (weekly is great!)
- •Don't wait months and then try to remember everything