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Welcome! Stock Hammer is a straightforward inventory and sales management tool designed specifically for small businesses, makers, and shops. Unlike complicated systems, Stock Hammer focuses on what you actually need: fast inventory tracking, simple sales processing, and useful reports—without the overwhelming features or steep learning curve.

Getting Started

Set up your inventory system in minutes, not hours:

  • Create your account: Sign up and create your business profile
  • Add your products: Start with your most popular items and build from there
  • Set inventory levels: Enter current stock quantities
  • Configure pricing: Set retail prices, cost, and any variants (sizes, colors, etc.)
  • Start selling: Process your first sale and watch inventory update automatically

Pro Tip: Don't try to add everything at once. Start with your best-sellers and add more products as you go. You'll be up and running faster this way.

Adding & Managing Inventory

Keep your inventory organized with these simple tools:

Adding New Products:

  1. Click "Add Product" or the + button
  2. Enter product details:
    • Product name and description
    • SKU or product code (optional but recommended)
    • Category/type
    • Current quantity in stock
    • Cost per unit (what you pay)
    • Retail price (what customers pay)
    • Reorder threshold (get alerts when stock runs low)
  3. Add product photos (optional)
  4. Save the product

Product Variants:

For products with different sizes, colors, or options:

  • Create one main product listing
  • Add variants (Small/Medium/Large, Red/Blue/Green, etc.)
  • Track inventory separately for each variant

Bulk Import:

Have a lot of products? Upload a CSV file to add multiple items at once. We provide a template to make it easy.

Processing Sales

Ring up customers quickly and keep inventory accurate in real-time:

Making a Sale:

  1. Click "New Sale" or tap the cart icon
  2. Search for products or scan barcodes (if using a scanner)
  3. Add items to the cart with quantities
  4. Apply discounts if needed
  5. Review the total
  6. Select payment method (cash, card, etc.)
  7. Complete the sale

That's it! Inventory automatically updates, and the sale is recorded for your reports.

Quick Sale Features:

  • Barcode scanning: Connect any USB barcode scanner for instant product lookup
  • Recent items: See your most-sold products for faster checkout
  • Favorites: Pin frequently sold items to the top
  • Quick quantity: Adjust quantities with + and - buttons

Tracking Inventory Levels

Stay on top of your stock with real-time tracking and alerts:

Inventory Dashboard:

  • Current stock levels: See all products and quantities at a glance
  • Low stock alerts: Get notified when items reach reorder thresholds
  • Out of stock: Quickly identify items that need restocking

Manual Adjustments:

Need to adjust inventory for damaged goods, theft, or count corrections?

  1. Find the product
  2. Click "Adjust Inventory"
  3. Enter new quantity or adjustment amount
  4. Add a note explaining why (optional but recommended)
  5. Save the adjustment

All adjustments are logged for your records.

Restocking:

  • When you receive new inventory, use "Add Stock" to increase quantities
  • Track who supplied the stock and the purchase cost
  • Update cost per unit if prices have changed

Reports & Analytics

Make smarter business decisions with clear, actionable reports:

Sales Reports:

  • Daily/Weekly/Monthly sales: Track revenue trends over time
  • Sales by product: See which items sell best
  • Sales by category: Understand which product types drive revenue
  • Payment methods: Track cash vs. card vs. other payment types

Inventory Reports:

  • Current inventory value: Know what your stock is worth
  • Stock movement: See how fast items are selling
  • Dead stock: Identify items that haven't sold in X days
  • Profit margins: Compare cost vs. retail price by product

Product Popularity:

  • Top 10 best sellers
  • Slowest moving items
  • Seasonal trends (what sells when)
  • Customer favorites

Export Options:

Export any report to CSV or PDF for your records, tax purposes, or sharing with your accountant.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Do regular inventory counts: Count physical stock monthly or quarterly and adjust in the system. This catches shrinkage, damage, or errors.
  • Set realistic reorder points: Consider lead time from suppliers. If it takes 2 weeks to restock, set alerts to trigger with 3 weeks of inventory left.
  • Use SKUs consistently: Create a simple SKU system and stick to it. This makes scanning, searching, and reporting much easier.
  • Track your costs accurately: Update product costs when supplier prices change. This keeps your profit margin reports accurate.
  • Review reports weekly: Spend 15 minutes each week looking at your best sellers and slow movers. This helps you make smart buying decisions.
  • Train your staff: Make sure everyone who processes sales knows how to use Stock Hammer. It's designed to be intuitive, but a quick training session helps.

Troubleshooting

Inventory count doesn't match physical stock?

  • Check recent sales and returns for errors
  • Review manual adjustments in the history
  • Do a physical count and use "Adjust Inventory" to correct
  • Add a note explaining the discrepancy for your records

Barcode scanner not working?

  • Make sure it's connected and powered on
  • Try scanning a product barcode—it should appear in the search field
  • Check that the cursor is in the search box before scanning
  • Some scanners need to be configured—check the scanner's manual

Need More Help?

Questions or need support? We're here to help your business succeed!