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Start with these decisions Why a CSV import breaks on real spreadsheet data — duplicates, SKU typos, drifted stock — and the profile → validate → quarantine migration that accounts for every row.
Aug 30, 2026 · data-migration, google-sheetsWhy stacking $30–$200/mo Shopify apps slows checkout, creates data silos, and costs more than a dedicated Polaris app.
Aug 27, 2026 · shopify, internal-toolsDATEV export is table stakes. But GoBD compliance requires operations-level audit trails — and most German tools miss this.
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