How to Add Items in Bulk Using myBillBook
Know How to Add Items in Bulk Using myBillBook GST Billing Software
Written By Team Flobiz
Last updated Almost 2 years ago
Feature Overview
Efficient inventory management is critical for businesses. myBillBook’s bulk item upload feature simplifies the process of adding multiple inventory items to your account. Instead of manually entering details for each product, you can upload an Excel sheet with all the relevant information. This saves time, reduces errors, and ensures a seamless inventory setup.
Business Benefits:
Time Efficiency: Quickly populate your inventory with multiple items.
Error Reduction: Minimized manual entry reduces data inaccuracies.
Scalability: Ideal for businesses with large inventories or frequent item update
Steps to Set Up and Use the ‘Bulk Item Upload’ Feature
Follow these steps to upload items in bulk to your myBillBook account:
Access Items Section:
Log in to your myBillBook account.
From the navigation bar, select Items.
Initiate Bulk Upload:
Click on the Bulk Upload icon located next to the “Create New Item” button.
Select Upload Format:
Choose the option Excel (.xlsx) file.
Prepare Your Excel File:
Create an Excel file with the following columns:
Item Name: The name of the product.
Sales Price: The price at which the item is sold.
Purchase Price: The cost price of the item.
Other Details: Include optional columns like HSN/SAC code, GST rates, or stock quantity.
You can organize these columns in any order.
Upload the Excel File:
Select and upload the prepared Excel file.
Ensure the data aligns with the required fields to avoid upload errors.
Confirm and Save:
After uploading, the system processes the file.
Review the data summary and confirm the upload to add items to your inventory.

FAQs on the Bulk Upload Feature
What is the benefit of using bulk upload for items?
What is the benefit of using bulk upload for items?
Bulk upload saves time and ensures consistency by allowing you to add multiple items at once, rather than entering them individually.
Can I update existing items using bulk upload?
Can I update existing items using bulk upload?
Yes, if an item already exists in your inventory and matches the name in your uploaded file, its details will be updated.
What should I do if the upload fails?
What should I do if the upload fails?
Check for common errors, such as missing mandatory fields or mismatched data formats. Correct the errors and re-upload the file.
Is there a template for the Excel sheet?
Is there a template for the Excel sheet?
Yes, you can download a sample template directly from the bulk upload screen to ensure your data matches the required format.
What is the maximum number of items I can upload at once?
What is the maximum number of items I can upload at once?
You can upload up to 5,000 items in a single file. For larger inventories, split your data into multiple files.
Can I upload serialized or batched items in bulk?
Can I upload serialized or batched items in bulk?
Currently, bulk upload supports basic item details. For advanced features like serialization, manual configuration might be needed after the upload.
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