On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 12:03 PM, Mark Rehder mark@re-cycles.ca wrote:
How do folks deal with the cash issue?
We (Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen) have a paper log (ie a piece of paper with a log of each transaction) and cash drawer (bills only, no change). We are a 501c3 so we need to track donations ( >$250 requires a receipt ) as well as sales. We have one clerk per shift handle all of the money transactions. The sales tax is included in the price and we just work it all out later. The money is removed nightly and we leave a small bank ($25) in the drawer until the next shift. Luckily we haven't had any problems (yet). I'm working on getting a computerized system set up. Basically just a web form that dumps data into a spreadsheet or database. Then the daily totals are reconciled at the end of the shift. It'll be great to see exactly where most of our money comes from. I'd love to see a financial add-on to freehub[1]. We use freehub for tracking memberships/visitors. I might end up writing something for SBK if I can find some non-biking free time. :)
Scott
[1] http://sacbikekitchen.org [2] http://freehub.bikekitchen.org/