If you sell products, you may want to take advantage of their barcodes to let you take orders and receive goods faster and more accurately. If you’re selling a product, just scan what you’re selling, then print out an invoice and have your inventory automatically adjusted.
It’s much easier and cheaper to get this going than most people think. All you need besides your computer is a barcode scanner and some compatible software.
A basic barcode scanner sells for about $100, and you can get used ones for even cheaper than that. Don’t be overwhelmed by all the choices out there; a basic USB barcode scanner will work with just about any computer and will suit the needs of most small businesses. Your biggest decision will be whether or not you want to pay more for a wireless scanner.
Your local computer stores may also carry barcode scanners, or here’s a few possible places you can buy them online:
· International Pre Owned Barcode
You also have various options for the software. If you run a retail store, a point of sale (POS) system may suit your needs. You can also buy add-ons that add barcode capability to Quickbooks. Or inFlow Inventory is a complete small business system that lets you manage inventory and take orders using barcodes. It even has a Free Edition you can download and use with no time limits.
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