Keeping track of stock across markets and online sales is simple with the right tools.
Running a small business that sells both at markets and online can be incredibly rewarding, but let’s face it, managing stock online and in markets can quickly become overwhelming. The good news is, with a few clever strategies and the right eCommerce platform, managing inventory is easier than you might think.
Here are our top tips and hacks to help you stay on top of your inventory and avoid the dreaded “out of stock” moment!
Start with a central inventory system
If you’re still using a notebook or separate spreadsheets for your market and online stock, it’s time for an upgrade. A centralised system makes it easier to keep track of what you have, what’s selling quickly, and what needs restocking.
With Little Big Shop, your inventory is automatically updated every time you make an online sale. You can also manually adjust stock levels after a market, all from the same dashboard. No need to double-handle data or worry about selling something twice.
Pre-pack your market stock
Before you head to a market, take time to pack and set aside the items you are taking. Once you have done that, temporarily reduce the available stock online to avoid overselling.
Keep an eye on your inventory
It’s easy to lose track of fast-moving items. Little Big Shop lets you see stock levels at a glance, so you can act quickly and keep your shop fully stocked. You can also sort your products from lowest to highest quantity, and decide what products you need to order or make more of, for future markets and online sales.
Do a post-market stocktake
We know, counting stock after a long day at the market is not exactly fun. But doing a quick post-market count helps you stay on top of what is left. Log into your Little Big Shop dashboard and update the numbers right then and there to get it out of the way. The faster you update, the less likely you are to oversell or forget what has gone.
Keep a bestsellers box ready
This is a hack we love: create a box of your top-selling items that you take to every market. Having these products pre-packed and ready to go saves time and makes sure you are never caught without your signature pieces.
Just remember to adjust your stock levels before and after each market using your Little Big Shop dashboard.
Check your sales trends
Review your sales data regularly. What sold well online last month? What flew off your market table? These insights can help you plan what to make more of and what you can phase out.
With Little Big Shop, you have built-in reports and analytics that show exactly what is working, so you don’t need to guess.
Little Big Shop makes managing inventory at markets and online simple and straight-forward.
At Little Big Shop, we know how important it is to manage inventory at markets and online without the headaches. That’s why our platform makes it simple to track stock across both spaces with manual adjustment options, clear quantities displayed and detailed reporting. Everything you need to manage your business is right at your fingertips, so you can spend less time worrying about stock and more time doing what you love and growing your brand.
Managing inventory at markets and online doesn’t have to be a headache. By upgrading to a centralised system, like the one offered by Little Big Shop, you can streamline your processes, reduce the risk of overselling, and focus on growing your business. Whether you’re a market regular or a full-time online seller, having a system that works for you is key to smooth operations and success.
