Inventory guides
Practical guides for resellers and small e-commerce shops. No jargon you don't need, no software you have to buy.
SKUs
Build a SKU system you can read at a glance, and keep it consistent as you grow.
How to Create a SKU Numbering System (With Examples)
A five-part pattern that makes every SKU readable at a glance, with examples for resellers and makers.
Read SKUsSKU vs UPC vs GTIN vs ASIN vs FNSKU: What Each Code Is For
Five codes, five different jobs. Who issues each one and when you actually need it.
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UPCs, GTINs, FNSKUs and your own labels: what each one is for and when you need it.
UPC and GTIN Barcodes Explained: Do You Need One, and Where to Get It
When you need a UPC, why GS1 matters, and the difference between buying one code and a company prefix.
Read BarcodesBarcode Scanners for Small Sellers: What to Buy and How to Set One Up
USB, Bluetooth or your phone? 1D vs 2D? What actually matters for a home stockroom.
Read BarcodesHow to Print Barcode Labels at Home: Sheets, Thermal Printers and Sizes
Laser sheets or a thermal printer? Sizes, quiet zones and how to make labels that scan every time.
ReadStorage & Bins
Give every item an address so you can find it in seconds, not minutes.
How to Set Up a Bin Location System (Even in a Spare Room)
Give every shelf an address like A-2-3, record it with each SKU, and stop hunting for items.
Read Storage & BinsSmall Stockroom Layout: Organize a Spare Room, Garage or Storage Unit
Zones, walking paths, shelf heights and where your packing station belongs.
ReadCounting & Accuracy
Cycle counts, reorder points and turnover: know what you have and what to buy.
Cycle Counting for Small Sellers: Count a Little Every Week
Skip the dreaded annual count. Use ABC groups to count your most valuable items most often.
Read Counting & AccuracyReorder Points and Safety Stock, Explained With Real Numbers
Know when to reorder before you run out. Two safety stock methods, worked through step by step.
Read Counting & AccuracyInventory Turnover and Days on Hand for Small Sellers
How fast does your stock sell? What turnover and days on hand mean, and what to do about slow stock.
ReadMultichannel
Sell in more than one place without selling the same item twice.
Reselling
Inventory habits for eBay, Amazon FBA, Poshmark and Mercari sellers.
An eBay Inventory System for Resellers: From Sourcing to Shipping
Intake, SKU, location, listing, sale, pick, ship. A simple loop that scales from 50 to 5,000 items.
Read ResellingAmazon FBA Labels and FNSKUs: What Resellers Need to Know in 2026
Amazon ended commingling for new shipments in 2026. Here's what that means for labeling your units.
Read ResellingCrosslisting on Poshmark, Mercari, eBay and More: An Inventory-First Guide
Listing the same item on several apps sells it faster, if your inventory habits can keep up.
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