ACBuy: How to Create an Organized ACBuy Spreadsheet for Haul Planning
2025-11-25
Planning clothing hauls can quickly become overwhelming without proper organization. An ACBuy Spreadsheet
Step 1: Laying the Foundation
Start by creating core columns in your preferred spreadsheet tool (like Google Sheets or Excel):
- Item:
- Category:
- Priority:
- Estimated Price:
- Actual Price:
- Status:
- Timestamp:
- Notes/Link:
- Category:
Step 2: Color-Coding for Instant Clarity
Assign colors to key columns for visual scanning:
- Priority:RedOrangeGreen
- Status:WantedOrderedReceived
- Budget Alert:red
- Status:WantedOrderedReceived
Step 3: Categorization and Filtering
Use the CategoryPriority
Step 4: The Power of Timestamping
Add these timestamp columns to track your haul's timeline:
- Date Added:
- Date Ordered:
- Date Received:
- Date Ordered:
This data is invaluable for analyzing shipping times from different agents and managing your cash flow between hauls.