The Waypoint Blog
The latest stories, news and helpful updates from the team at Waypoint.
Why aren't my customers receiving their Shopify order confirmation emails?
Five Shopify shops took my money and sent no confirmation. Here's why Gmail, Yahoo, and Apple drop unauthenticated order emails, and the DKIM, SPF, and DMARC fix.
How much does Cin7 Core cost to implement?
Thinking about Cin7 Core but not sure what to budget for? The subscription is the easy part.
The full picture includes three things: ongoing subscription costs, setup fees, and time. We've covered all three in a new post, including what Cin7's own USD $2,000 onboarding service covers, what a partner-led implementation costs and involves, and when you can realistically expect to see a return.
Margin vs Markup: You're Probably Getting It Wrong
Markup ≠ margin. Sounds obvious, but you'd be surprised how often the two get confused, and how much it quietly costs when they do.
Cin7 Core Setup Tips for Startups
New to Cin7 Core and want to set it up yourself? This practical guide covers everything a small product business needs — from scoping to go-live — with tips on connecting Shopify and Xero.
Pricing in Cin7 Core
Within DEAR Inventory there are a number of ways of pricing your products to customers, depending on the specific levels of information and reporting that you require. We will explain these from simple to complex, along with some clarifications where appropriate.
Working with Cin7 Core’s API
This article is intended as a summary of some of the best practices and considerations for connecting to the DEAR API – in this case for sending sales into DEAR Inventory – although the logic applies to any connection.
GST and WET Reporting in Cin7 Core
We’ve implemented DEAR Inventory for a number of alcohol-producing businesses over the years, and have produced this video guide that covers how to perform GST and WET Reporting in DEAR Inventory.