STUDIO VLOG // Inventory Management for Small Business // Apps for Managing Inventory

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
  • Hi friends! In today's vlog I'm sharing a new app for how I manage my inventory for my small business. It can be difficult to find a system for managing both finished goods and raw materials when you own a handmade business. I've personally struggled with ordering materials in a timely manner so that I never run out of anything and this system takes all the guess work out.
    Oh, and thank you so much for subscribing! We just hit 500 thanks to you and all your love for this channel. You're making this new journey so fun for me!
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Komentáře • 42

  • @purplepentagram
    @purplepentagram Před 2 lety +5

    Loving your channel! So many tips and tricks and this inventory system looks good

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much for watching! The system is so good and I think it will end up saving me tons of time and money!

  • @boxhero_official
    @boxhero_official Před 6 měsíci

    Hey Kaitlin, cool video! We love and support small businesses and glad to see that you're using inventory management softwares like Inventora :)

  • @SteadfastTrailFarm
    @SteadfastTrailFarm Před rokem +1

    You by far are the best bath and body /small business vlogger I have found! I really appreciate all the videos! ~jc

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  Před rokem +1

      That might be the sweetest thing anyone had said to me. Thank you! 🥰

    • @SteadfastTrailFarm
      @SteadfastTrailFarm Před rokem

      @@caitlinblue I go to watch others also but really prefer yours!!! I know your channel's going to grow even more!

  • @amandaguerrero5362
    @amandaguerrero5362 Před 2 lety +1

    This is a life saver. I did so much research and ended up trying to use craftybase for a while and its too complicated. Thank you for sharing this!

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  Před 2 lety +2

      This system is so user friendly and they have already made so many updates since I posted this video too!

  • @missouriplantmom1769
    @missouriplantmom1769 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you so much 🥰💝 this was an amazing video and advice. I love when small businesses give real & helpful advice. New subscriber here!

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  Před 2 lety +1

      Awe thanks Jennifer! So happy you lived the video and thanks for subscribing!! 🥰

  • @Itgyrl909
    @Itgyrl909 Před rokem

    The Needle in the Haystack… I’ve researched many inventory management software looking for these very features at little to no cost. You saved the day!!! Hopefully will integrate with SquareSpace one day!

  • @montserrathelu4076
    @montserrathelu4076 Před 2 lety +1

    Good recommendation!!, That system is great! I’ve been using it for several months and it’s amazing 😻

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  Před 2 lety +1

      I can't believe it's taken me so long to find it but I can't wait to see the long term benefits!

  • @madelynsmiscellany
    @madelynsmiscellany Před 2 lety +1

    I love your studio vlogs!

  • @sjastram
    @sjastram Před 2 lety +1

    Would love to see you do a deeper dive into Faire.

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  Před 2 lety +1

      That's a fantastic idea! I will add it to my video topics list.

  • @shugabkk
    @shugabkk Před 2 lety

    so helpful!! thank you so much for this will try this system for my small business 💕💕

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  Před 2 lety

      It's truly amazing and I've only had it for a few weeks but I can already see the long term benefits.

  • @gracecupid
    @gracecupid Před 2 lety +2

    Pls make a video on how to make candles too 😊

  • @BTalise87
    @BTalise87 Před 2 lety

    Do you mind sharing how you log necessary business purchases like: consumables (gloves, RA, sanitizing products, etc) and non-consumables (soap molds, if you buy a new stand mixer, if you purchase new curing racks (baker trays), new stick blender, etc)? I wonder if I need another system, like excel sheets or separate program. If you use excel or something else, can you share how you log those things for tax purposes at the end of the year? Thanks!

  • @mls3555
    @mls3555 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for sharing all of this detailed info. I am just getting started & I can't thank you enough=) Your printed boxes are a lovely touch- care to share your supplier on those?
    I need to go shop in your store!!! I've only just discovered your videos but I am curious if your fragrances for any of your stuff are non-toxic??

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching! My boxes are custom printed and it's the only thing I don't feel comfortable sharing at this time, maybe one day. I do use a combination of essential oils and fragrance oils but I am very particular on my suppliers and make sure that the fragrances are "clean" and contain no phthalates or parabens.

  • @katelynsmith3199
    @katelynsmith3199 Před 2 lety

    Love this!

  • @skirtsoasis
    @skirtsoasis Před rokem

    Hi Caitlin! Love watching your videos. I have a question. When it comes to inventory do you check it daily or are you automatically notified on what you are running low? I sell skirts for my business and trying to figure out a good inventory system/process to use...

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  Před rokem +1

      Hi + thank you so much for watching! I check inventory weekly, usually on Mondays so that I can order things if needed. Are you making the skirts? If so the Inventora system is great, but if you're buying wholesale I don't think you need that.

    • @skirtsoasis
      @skirtsoasis Před rokem

      @@caitlinblue We are currently buying wholesale but we will be making the skirts eventually (we can't wait for this!). Any ideas/tips for anyone doing wholesale?

  • @MayberrySoapCompany
    @MayberrySoapCompany Před 2 lety

    I was wondering if you had any advice on how to keep track of the lot numbers that go into products, in case a supplier issues a recall you need to know affected products - I use inventoa and lots & batch tracking are not available.

  • @coreyridenour1355
    @coreyridenour1355 Před 2 lety

    I love your videos! Do you have any tips on sanitizing jars before adding in your products? I wash mine with warm soapy water after I receive them and then spray and wipe with rubbing alcohol and lint free cloth just before adding the product and I still manage to get tiny dust specks inside the jar/ in my products and I have to scrap them. Im not sure how to avoid this.

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Corey! I don't know that you need to wash your jars with soap and water first. You may actually be getting more bacteria from the water into the jar even using soap. I find the best method for me is rubbing alcohol and paper towels. It's not the most eco friendly so I'm looking for alternatives but for now that's my process. Hope that helps!!💕

  • @SkylaHorti
    @SkylaHorti Před 2 lety +1

    Out of curiosity, what is that thing with the red lever and gray funnel called?

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  Před 2 lety +2

      It’s called a bottle filler and I put the link to a bottle filler that’s better than that one in the description box,!

  • @danielleeaslick1796
    @danielleeaslick1796 Před rokem

    Does Inventora keep track of the inventory you have for consignment at other stores?

  • @ladymitch32sunshine88
    @ladymitch32sunshine88 Před 2 lety

    Hi, was your old body butter get melted ,and go down? Any tips? Thanks in advance

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  Před 2 lety +1

      It didn’t melt or anything, it just had too much air so the containers were underweight which isn’t good.

    • @ladymitch32sunshine88
      @ladymitch32sunshine88 Před 2 lety

      Thank you

  • @costaricandoll4278
    @costaricandoll4278 Před 2 lety

    are you able to use a barcode scanner to scan the inventory in and out?

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  Před 2 lety

      Hmmm… honestly not sure but I can investigate and I know the company is always looking to make updates for its users so I can suggest it to them.

    • @costaricandoll4278
      @costaricandoll4278 Před 2 lety

      @@caitlinblue ok