Financial Tracking
Learn how to track expenses, mileage, and payouts in Resello for complete financial visibility.
Resello provides comprehensive financial tracking to help you understand your true business profitability.
Overview
Beyond inventory costs and sales revenue, running a reselling business involves:
- Expenses - Business costs like shipping supplies and software
- Mileage - Business-related travel for tax deductions
- Payouts - Payments received from selling platforms
Tracking all of these gives you an accurate picture of your real profit.
Why Track Finances?
Know Your True Profit
Revenue minus all costs equals profit. Missing expenses means overestimating profit.
Tax Preparation
Proper records make tax time easier and help you claim all legitimate deductions.
Business Decisions
Understanding costs helps you:
- Price items correctly
- Choose profitable sourcing methods
- Decide which platforms to use
Financial Modules
Expenses
Track all business costs beyond inventory:
- Shipping supplies
- Platform subscriptions
- Software tools
- Office supplies
- Storage costs
Mileage
Log business-related travel:
- Sourcing trips
- Post office runs
- Supply store visits
Payouts
Monitor platform payments:
- eBay payouts
- Mercari deposits
- Other platform transfers
Reconciliation
Match records with platform data:
- Verify all payments received
- Identify discrepancies
- Ensure accurate records
Understanding Profit
Revenue (from sales) - Cost of Goods Sold (what you paid for items) - Expenses (supplies, fees, etc.) - Platform Fees (marketplace and payment fees) = Net Profit
Key Metrics
| Metric | What It Tells You |
|---|---|
| Gross Profit | Revenue minus item costs |
| Net Profit | Gross profit minus all expenses |
| Profit Margin | Profit as a percentage of revenue |
| ROI | Return on your investment |
Best Practices
- Record everything - Don't skip small expenses
- Categorize properly - Makes tax time easier
- Keep receipts - Digital or physical backup
- Review regularly - Check finances weekly
- Reconcile monthly - Match with bank and platform records