Best free inventory software for small business: 4 options that are really free
Free inventory software exists, with tight limits. Zoho Inventory, Sortly, a spreadsheet and your store's own stock tracking compared, with what each allows.
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Thinkvale explains and compares shipping, inventory and invoicing software for small online sellers, so you spend less time on admin and more time selling.
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ShippingGuides to shipping software for small businesses that sell online: labels, carrier rates, cheaper postage and international orders.
InventoryGuides to inventory management for small businesses: spreadsheets, SKUs, stock counts, reorder points and when software is worth it.
InvoicingGuides to invoicing and bookkeeping for small online businesses: what goes on an invoice, payment terms and simple software.Latest guides
Best invoicing software for small business: 5 options compared
Three good invoicing tools are free. Zoho Invoice, Wave, Square Invoices, FreshBooks and QuickBooks Online compared on price, limits and payment fees.
Best shipping software for small business: 5 options compared
The best shipping software for a small business depends on volume and carriers. Pirate Ship, Shippo, ShipStation, Easyship and built-in store labels compared.
The cheapest way to ship packages for a small business
The cheapest way to ship a package depends on weight, size and distance. See which service usually wins for each parcel type, and how to get discounted rates.
FreshBooks vs QuickBooks vs Wave: which is best for a small online business?
Wave has a free plan, FreshBooks starts at $23 a month and QuickBooks Online at $38. Prices, limits and the right choice for a small online business.
How to calculate dimensional weight (DIM weight) for shipping
The dimensional weight formula with examples in inches and centimetres, the divisors UPS, FedEx, USPS and DHL use, and how to lower your billable weight.
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