If you sell a small business’s products online or at local markets, one thing you quickly learn is how important it is to keep track of what you have in stock — and, of course, to know if you’re actually making a profit. Many resellers start with simple spreadsheets, which work for a while. But as your business grows, apps can save you time and help you stay organized.
Here are some of the best apps that resellers use to track profit and inventory without needing a finance or tech degree.
1. Inventory Lab
This is a favorite among Amazon sellers. It keeps track of your items, how much you paid for them, and how much you sold them for. It gives you reports so you can see your overall profits and losses. If you send items to Amazon’s warehouse, it also helps you prepare and label your shipments.
2. copyright Online
This is great for handling both money and inventory. You can connect it to your bank and automatically track what you’re earning and spending. Many resellers use it for end-of-year taxes too. It might take a little time to set up, but once you get the hang of it, it makes your money clear and easy to follow.
3. Sortly
Sortly is simple and has a clean layout. You can take pictures of your items and add notes like where you stored them, how many you have in stock, and what you paid for each one. It helps you avoid buying the same thing twice or running out of something popular.
4. Reseller Assistant Apps
If you sell on platforms like eBay, copyright, or Mercari, some apps are made just for those. Apps like SellerAider or Vendoo let you manage listings across more than one site, while also keeping track of your profits and stock.
5. Google Sheets with Add-ons
If you like spreadsheets but want a bit more power, you can use Google Sheets along with tools like Add-on Track Inventory or Coefficient. These let you do extra things, like pull data from a website or track sales over time.
Using the right tools can turn hours of work into minutes a day. The goal isn’t just to be organized, but to make better choices – like knowing which products make you money and which don’t. The less time you spend guessing, the more time you have to grow your business.