Every item, set up once
Name it, group it, and choose its units and tax. Every sale and purchase uses it.
- Groups inside groups
- Units, tax and defaults
- Switch items on or off
What is inside
An item list your team can trust
One record for each thing you stock or sell.
Item groups
Put items under groups, and groups under groups.
Item code and HS code
Give each item a code, and an HS code if you need one.
Units
Choose the unit you buy in and the unit you sell in.
Tax schemes
Set the tax for buying and for selling.
Default supplier and store
Fill in the usual supplier and location.
Active or not
Switch an item off without deleting it.
How it works
Add an item in three steps
Do the groups first.
- 1
Make the groups
Add the groups your items sit in.
- 2
Add the item
Enter the name, code and group.
- 3
Set units and tax
Choose the units, tax schemes and defaults.
A sample item list
Items, under their groups
Each item knows its group and its unit.
Groups
A tree of groups.
Items
Each with a code and a unit.
Lists
Browse groups and items as plain lists.
| Item | Group | Sales unit |
|---|---|---|
| Item A | Group 1 | Piece |
| Item B | Group 1 | Box |
| Item C | Group 2 | Kg |
Sample items, not a real company.
Common questions
Questions about items and groups
Short answers.
Can groups sit inside other groups?
Yes. Item groups form a tree.
Can I stop using an item without deleting it?
Yes. An item can be switched off, and switched on again later.
Can an item have a different buying and selling unit?
Yes. Each item has a purchase unit and a sales unit.
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