1. Summing Item Prices with Ease
Use the SUM=SUM(B2:B50)
FishGoo: Automate Your Cost Tracking with Precision
2026-02-28
Transform your financial oversight from manual guesswork to automated, data-driven control.
The Challenge of Manual Cost Management
For importers and distributors, tracking the true Landed Cost of goods—beyond just the item price—is complex and error-prone. Manually adding up invoices, freight charges, duties, and service fees across multiple shipments is tedious and often leads to financial blind spots.
The FishGoo Spreadsheet Solution: Automation with Formulas
The FishGoo Cost Tracking Spreadsheet replaces manual entry with powerful, automated calculations. By leveraging built-in formulas, it ensures every dollar is captured accurately.
2. Incorporating Freight and Logistics Fees
Create a dedicated section for logistics. A simple formula like =C51 + D10
3. Automating Service Fee Calculations
For percentage-based fees (e.g., a 3% agent service fee), use a formula such as =E30 * 0.03, where E30 contains your subtotal. This updates automatically if the subtotal changes.
4. The Final Landed Cost Formula
This is where the magic happens. Combine all elements into one master cell:
=SUM(B2:B50) + C51 + D10 + (E30 * 0.03)This single, dynamic formula gives you the precise total landed cost, updating in real-time as you adjust any input value.
Benefits of Data-Driven Financial Control
- Precision:
- Efficiency:
- Visibility:
- Informed Decision-Making:
- Efficiency:
Getting Started with Your FishGoo Spreadsheet
- **Structure Your Sheet:** Create clear columns for Item Price, Freight, Duty, Service Fees, etc.
- **Input Your Base Data:** Enter your item costs and fixed fees.
- **Implement the Formulas:** Set up the
SUM- **Automate & Analyze:** Watch your totals calculate automatically. Use the data for monthly financial reviews and forecasting.