About DashBook
DashBook is a royalty and publishing finance platform for the book publishing industry. It excels by automating the complex process of calculating and managing royalty payments.
DashBook is a royalty and publishing finance platform for the book publishing industry. It excels by automating the complex process of calculating and managing royalty payments. Its value lies in Administrative Efficiency and Transparency—it simplifies royalty reporting and ensures that publishers and authors have clear visibility into earnings. It is a strong choice for independent and mid-sized publishing houses that have outgrown spreadsheets and need a more advanced royalty management system.
Pros & Cons
- Seamlessly pushes final financial data to the industry-standard accounting software.
- Handles the messy spreadsheets provided by distributors with ease.
- The author portal significantly reduces the number of administrative queries from writers.
- Minimizes human error in calculating tiered royalty rates
- The depth of features means it takes time for a new user to navigate the full breadth of the system.
- Initializing hundreds of complex legacy contracts requires a significant time investment.
- The main management software requires Windows
Features
Key features
Tracks author advances and recoupable expenses (like editing or cover design) against future earnings.
A secure web-based login for authors to view real-time balance information and download their statements.
Imports sales data directly from major distributors like Amazon, Ingram, and Apple to eliminate manual entry.
Digitally stores and tracks specific author terms, including escalations, advances, and sub-rights.
Automatically calculates complex royalties based on net receipts, list price, or profit-sharing agreements.
Additional features
Produces professional PDF or HTML royalty statements in bulk.
Manages income from foreign rights, film options, and translation rights.
Tracks physical stock levels and integrates with sales orders.
Handles sales in various currencies and converts them for final royalty reporting.
Generates files for bank transfers or PayPal to facilitate mass author payments.
Provides longitudinal data on title performance and author profitability.
Tracks 1099/tax information for authors and generates year-end reports.
Fine-grained access control for staff members and editors.
Pricing
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About DashBook
DashBook is a royalty and publishing finance platform for the book publishing industry. It excels by automating the complex process of calculating and managing royalty payments.
DashBook Details
DashBook's In-App Market Place
Does DashBook have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
Mini Apps
Pricing Options
Accepted Payment Currencies
USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), JPY (¥), AUD (A$), CAD (C$), CNY (¥), CHF (CHF), SEK (kr), KRW (₩), INR (₹), RUB (₽)
Pros & Cons
- Seamlessly pushes final financial data to the industry-standard accounting software.
- Handles the messy spreadsheets provided by distributors with ease.
- The author portal significantly reduces the number of administrative queries from writers.
- Minimizes human error in calculating tiered royalty rates
- The depth of features means it takes time for a new user to navigate the full breadth of the system.
- Initializing hundreds of complex legacy contracts requires a significant time investment.
- The main management software requires Windows
DashBook's Support Options
Email Address
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