Ask the Experts - Zoho Inventory #1: 4 hours live discussion on the integration between Zoho Inventory and Zoho Books.

Ask the Experts - Zoho Inventory #1: 4 hours live discussion on the integration between Zoho Inventory and Zoho Books.








Hi folks!

We're happy to announce the first episode of  Ask the Experts - Zoho Inventory. This is a weekly forum discussion. Each session, a panel of experts will take questions on specific topics related to Zoho Inventory and the chosen feature for that episode. The panel will be available for a 4-hour period and answer any questions posted here.

In this first episode of Ask the Experts - Zoho Inventory, we will cover questions related to Zoho Inventory and its integration with Zoho Books, along with all of its workflows. We will be covering some of the key sections of this integration, including:
  • Setting up the integration
  • Streamlining your order management
  • Efficiently managing the chart of accounts
  • Managing your sales and purchases
  • Mapping user roles correctly
  • Accepting online payments
  • How to manage taxes the right way
  • Selecting the right credit limits
  • Simplifying advanced inventory management
  • Automating your workflows
  • Selecting the right invoice templates
  • Processing returns and refunds better

Post your questions and suggestions on the topic and our experts will answer your questions in real time, along with their suggestions and pro tips.  

We will be live on April 2, 2020, 6:30-10:30am PST, 1:30-5.30pm BST, 7-11pm IST.

Cheers, 
Team Zoho Inventory

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