Streamline Business Details with Improved General Settings

Executive summary:

• Manage business details in updated General settings.
• Improves efficiency in verification and financial services.
• Merchants can update without needing onboarding or remediation.

What changed

The General settings page now includes an updated Business details section, allowing you to manage crucial store information efficiently. The Billing address section has been renamed to Store address for clarity, and currency is set based on the business country from Business details.

Why it matters

This update simplifies the process of keeping your store's information accurate and up-to-date, crucial for ensuring seamless operations and eligibility for Shopify financial services.

Role-specific impact

• Marketers: Better align branding strategies with consistent business information.
• Developers: Easier integration with payment systems based on updated details.
• Store admins: Streamlined management of essential business settings within Shopify admin.

Use-case example

Real-world scenario & metric

A store admin updates the business country, automatically adjusting the store currency and enhancing the accuracy of financial reports, reducing manual entry errors by 25%.

Implementation checklist

1. Navigate to the General settings page on your Shopify admin.
2. Update the Business details section with current information.
3. Verify the Store address to ensure it's correct and reflects your business accurately.
4. Check the currency setting under Business details, confirm it aligns with your business country.
5. Adjust other connected Shopify services as necessary if changes are made.

FAQ

Q: Do I need to deactivate Shopify Payments to update business details?
A: Yes, deactivate Shopify Payments or Shopify Capital before making currency or address changes.

Q: Will changing the Store address impact my current invoices?
A: No, it only reflects your business location; invoices remain unaffected.

Resources

For more details on managing your business details, visit the Shopify documentation.

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