Step 1: Foundation – The Core Spreadsheet Structure
Create a new spreadsheet (Google Sheets or Excel) with the following core sheets/tabs:
| Sheet Name | Purpose | Key Columns |
|---|---|---|
| Order Log | Master list of all purchased items. | Date, Item Name, CSSBuy Order #, Store/Link, Price (¥), Quantity, Status (Ordered, Warehouse, Shipped) |
| Payment Log | Record every transaction to and from your CSSBuy balance. | Date, Type (Top-up, Item Payment, Shipping Fee, Refund), Amount (¥), Balance, CSSBuy Transaction ID |
| QC Summary | Dashboard for all Quality Control reports. | CSSBuy Order #, Item Name, QC Photo Links/Embeds, QC Notes, GL/RL Decision, Issues Noted |
| Budget Overview | Automatic financial summary. | Total Top-ups, Total Spent (Items), Total Spent (Shipping), Estimated Haul Cost, Remaining Balance |