Carrying an inventory

[G-dawg]

My wife is starting up her own business that includes carrying an inventory. I'm looking for suggestions on simple ways to keep track of the inventory. Right now she does not want to invest in any "new" sotware or take on other expenses such as hiring "consultants."

Does anyone have a good excel layout they would be willing share? Or something similar?

I know quite a few members have their own businesses. Any other suggestions on "inventory management" would be welcomed!

Thanks all!

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[madgrocer]

G-Dawg..
I think you are really going to have an issue using excel for this. It really needs to be done in a database program, like Access. If you have Access, you can download a basic template for handling inventory management at the microsoft website I'm pretty sure.

What is your wife going to be doing the rest of her "books" with? I think quickbooks handles inventory management?

[Jonathan C.]

I would have to agree.
Access would be the best way to go.
You might think about Quickbooks. I think it may be the same as access.
If you don't have access,
www.microsoft.com/downloads
should be pretty easy to find from their.
I hate access but it works well.(school)

[G-dawg]

We do have Access, but I've never played around with it. I guess now is a good time to learn! :)

We also will have Quickbooks within the next few days.

Thanks for your advice guys! Much appreciated!