Zoho Inventory Community Digest May 2021 - a monthly rundown

Zoho Inventory Community Digest May 2021 - a monthly rundown




Hello all!

Our last month has been quite interesting, with a lot of informative content passed on through our social media posts and discussions. Thank you all for your support on our community forums and for staying engaged with all the different discussions and topics there.
 
1. Spotlight

In this digest, we would like to bring your attention to some of the important tools that you can use for managing your inventory efficiently. This will help you understand some important terms in inventory management, as well as introducing a few tools to make your lives easier.

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2. Expert talks

Take a look at our Expert Talks from small business expert Barry Moltz here to understand how to optimize inventory and order management with Zoho Inventory.

Access the video recording of this webinar anytime.  
 
3. Webinars




  • Later this month, we will be discussing "3 Keys to Ecommerce Success" in collaboration with Easyship and Google. In this webinar, we will discuss some key points for driving your ecommerce sales, engagement, and fulfillment, with experts from industry leaders like Google, Easyship and Zoho. Register for this free webinar happening on May 27, 2021 from the link below.  

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  • If you’re a business owner in the Sultanate of Oman, you will need to understand the new VAT rules and regulations to make sure your business is VAT compliant. We’ve got you covered! We have a series of webinars to give you a thorough understanding of the taxation system, right from the basics of VAT to filing your VAT returns.

    By registering, you can save your spot for all three of the free webinars that make up the Oman VAT series.

    Register Now
 
4. Product updates

  • You can now find an improved Shopify tax calculation flow in Zoho Inventory. This will ensure that all the applicable taxes are calculated and recorded using exact percentage values for easier accounting.
  • Our latest update allows Shopify orders synced from your Shopify stores to be edited and this will help you capture any last-minute changes or updates to these sales transactions if necessary.
 
5. Resource center
 
  • Take a quick 5-minute read of our article 'How to stay on top of your inventory management' by Mira Natarajan. Mira is our in-house researcher and content writer who's keeping a keen eye on different supply chain strategies and updates across the globe.  

    Read about 'How to stay on top your inventory management'.

  • Read about how to manage your supply chain during COVID-19 in another article by our team. Here you can find all the steps to follow to manage your supply chain effectively during a crisis like this one.

    Read about 'Supply chain during COVID-19'.

Check out these updates in our app, and join our webinars to stay current with Zoho Inventory and inventory management. If you need any additional assistance, do feel free to send us an email at support@zohoinventory.com. We'll be happy to help you find the answers you need.

Stay safe!

Cheers,
Salman Nazar
Community Manager | Zoho Inventory

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