To create a record for a "service item"

The Items List window should be displayed. (To find this window)

1. Click New.
2. In the Item Number field, enter a unique number. You can use up to 30 numbers, letters and symbols.

The backslash character (\) serves a special purpose in MYOB BusinessBasics-any item number that begins with a backslash can be included on sales and purchase forms, but they won't appear on printed forms.

3. Enter the name of the new item in the Name field using up to 30 characters.
4. In the Income Account for Tracking Sales field, enter the account you want to use to track the income you receive from the sale of this item.
5. In the Unit Price field, enter the price at which you usually sell one selling unit of this `service' item.
   
   The selling price is the normal price for one selling unit on an item layout. For example, if you perform consultation services on an hourly basis, enter the price of one hour of consulting.
6. In the Selling Unit of Measure field, enter the item's selling unit of measure-that is, the method by which this service is "packaged" when you sell it. Some typical units of measure for services are Hour and Day.
7. If you collect tax when you sell the item, mark the box I Collect Sales Tax When I Sell This Item.

When you make a selection from this list, the item will automatically be marked when you enter it as a line item in the Sales window.

8. At this point, you've entered the item's basic information. If you want more information about the Item Information window, read Other considerations when creating items.

Click OK to add this item to the Items List, then continue to Step 2.

Related topics
Using tax codes
Using custom lists and fields
To enter a description of an item
To enter historical information about an item