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SaleTick vs a notebook: your records, without the paper.
A notebook is simple and free, but it cannot add up, warn you or be read from somewhere else. SaleTick records each sale, keeps stock and customer debts accurate, and shows you the day's figures on your phone. You can move your stock book and debt ledger into SaleTick by uploading photos of the pages.
A notebook and SaleTick, side by side
| A notebook | SaleTick | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily totals | Added up by hand at closing time, if there is time. | Calculated as you sell, with a report for any day. |
| Stock levels | Only known after a full count. | Updated with every sale, with low-stock and expiry alerts. |
| Customer debts | Written on different pages, easy to lose and easy to dispute. | Each customer and what they owe, in one list. |
| If the book is lost or damaged | The records are gone. | Your records are stored securely and backed up. |
| Knowing what happened while you were away | Wait until you see the book. | Check from your phone, or ask on WhatsApp by text or voice note. |
| Getting started | Buy a book and a pen. | Install the app. Import photos of your book, or let a SaleTick agent add your products. |
Which one is right for you?
A notebook is enough if
- You are just testing an idea with a few items.
- You do every sale yourself and add up daily.
- You rarely sell on credit.
SaleTick is the better fit if
- Your totals do not match the cash at the end of the day.
- Customers owe you money and you are tired of arguments about it.
- Someone else sells while you are away.
- You want to know when stock is running low without counting.
Photograph your book and import it
Upload up to 10 photos of your stock book or debt ledger. SaleTick reads the pages, matches the columns and shows every row for you to check before anything is saved. You can also ask a SaleTick agent to add your products with you.
See how importing worksSaleTick vs a notebook: common questions
- Can SaleTick read my handwritten stock book?
- You can upload photos of your stock book or debt ledger, up to 10 at a time. SaleTick reads them and shows every row for you to review and correct before importing.
- I am not comfortable with technology. Will I manage?
- SaleTick works on the phone you already have, and you can ask it questions on WhatsApp by text or voice note. SaleTick agents can help you set up and show your staff how to use it.
- What happens to my records if my phone is lost?
- Your sales, stock and customer records are stored securely and backed up, so they are not tied to one phone.
- Does SaleTick work without data?
- SaleTick works online and offline, so a network problem does not stop your sales.
See SaleTick for your business
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- SaleTick for provision and grocery storesFast counter sales, customer debts and restock alerts.Read more
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Ready to see SaleTick in your shop?
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