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What to Track in a Reselling Spreadsheet

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A simple spreadsheet shows which products and stores actually make you money.

Per purchase

Date, store, product, quantity, unit cost, tax, receipt reference.

Per sale

Date, selling price, fees, shipping, net payout.

Calculated

Profit, ROI and days to sell.

Review monthly

Best and worst products
Best stores
Stock older than 60 days

Keep receipts

Store a photo of each receipt with the row.

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