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Why We Refuse to Read Your SMS - A Founder's NoteEvery major khata app in India asks for SMS permission. We made a deliberate choice to never do that. Here is why - and how we still detect UPI payments.HHisab Expert TeamApril 8, 20265 min readAll articles
Business Tips5 Things to Check Before Switching Your Accounting AppPopular khata apps are not always perfect. If you are considering switching, here are the five things you should check in any alternative app before committing.HHisab Expert TeamApril 5, 20266 min
TutorialKirana Shop Ka Hisab Kaise Rakhe - Mobile Se (Complete Guide)Apni dukaan ka poora hisab mobile mein rakhna seekhein - transactions, udhar, inventory, sab kuch. Step-by-step guide for kirana shop owners.HHisab Expert TeamApril 1, 20267 min
TutorialHow to Track UPI Payments Automatically in Your ShopUPI payments are growing at 40% year-on-year in India. If you are still manually checking your phone after every payment, here is how to automate it.HHisab Expert TeamMarch 25, 20265 min
Business TipsInventory Management for Small Indian Shops - The Practical GuideYou know you need to track inventory. You have tried. It always falls apart after a week. Here is the approach that actually sticks.HHisab Expert TeamMarch 18, 20267 min
Business TipsHow to Go Paperless Without Losing Track of AnythingMaking the switch from paper to digital feels risky when your whole business depends on accuracy. A step-by-step guide to going fully paperless without a single day of confusion.HHisab Expert TeamMarch 12, 20266 min
TechUPI Auto-Detection: How It Works Under the HoodHisab Expert detects UPI payments without ever reading your SMS. We explain exactly how Android's NotificationListenerService works and why it's the right approach for privacy.HHisab Expert TeamFebruary 18, 20265 min
EngineeringWhy We Built Hisab Expert Offline-FirstInternet connectivity in India is improving but still unreliable in many areas. Here's why every byte of your business data lives on your device first - and what that means for you.HHisab Expert TeamJanuary 28, 20267 min
TutorialSetting Up Your Digital Ledger: A Step-by-Step GuideThe Ledger feature replaces your paper credit khata. This guide walks you through adding customers, recording deliveries, and tracking payments in under 10 minutes.HHisab Expert TeamJanuary 10, 20264 min
Business TipsGST for Small Shops: What You Actually Need to KnowIf your annual turnover is below ₹40 lakh, you may not even need GST registration. This plain-language guide covers thresholds, the composition scheme, and what to track regardless.HHisab Expert TeamDecember 20, 20258 minManage your shop from your phone
Offline-first accounting with UPI auto-detection, voice entry, and customer credit. On Android we never read your SMS.