Insights
Practical notes for business owners.
Guides on stock, tax, payments and growth, written for people who run shops and restaurants. Articles are drafts for your review.
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Why one stock number hides your real losses
A shelf count tells you how much you have. It does not tell you which units are about to expire or what each one cost.
Restaurant food cost: five numbers to check every week
You do not need a finance degree. You need the same five numbers, in the same place, every week.
Taking digital payments in Pakistan without losing track of them
Card and bank transfer payments are now everyday, alongside cash. The hard part is knowing which payment is which at the end of the day.
POS and tax reporting: what to ask any software vendor
Tax authorities in Pakistan have rules about how many businesses record and report sales. Rules change, so ask before you buy.
Running more than one branch without driving to every one
Growth tends to break the systems that worked for one site. Here is what to fix before you open the second.
Choosing a point-of-sale system: ten questions before you sign
A checklist for owners comparing software, whoever you end up buying from.
Plateform360 vs other restaurant POS options in Pakistan
Free apps, established local vendors and a restaurant-first system: what each is built for, and what to ask before you choose.
Shelf360 vs spreadsheets vs a generic retail POS for marts
Three ways to run a mart’s stock, and what each one can and cannot tell you about expiry and margin.