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How to choose inventory software for your business?

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The best inventory software is the one that meets the needs of your business fully. In fact, many enterprise resource management systems exist. How do we choose the most suitable one? 

Every business needs a different type of software. The right approach to choosing inventory software is individual and informed. We offer a strategy to help you choose the best inventory software for your business.

Identify exactly what you need

Inventory software is a tool for improving company operations, but as such it must be deliberately chosen. The software must be a mirror image of your business. Assess your company's daily activities and look for those specific features in the inventory software you are considering.

If you have a shop and your daily activities involve sales, deliveries, stocktakes, write-offs and daily reports, look for those specific features in inventory software.

If you own a restaurant but do not trust your staff and want transparency in their actions at all times, look for precisely this feature in inventory software.

A clear vision leads to the best choice.

Tip for choosing inventory software: Consider your retail equipment

Check the compatibility of your chosen inventory software with your retail equipment 

Every software system needs suitable retail equipment. Common retail peripherals include fiscal devices, non-fiscal printers, barcode scanners, POS terminals, electronic scales, mobile devices, computers and more.

If you already have peripheral devices, you need to look for inventory software that communicates successfully with your retail equipment. 

I-CASH retail and inventory software successfully communicates with most peripheral devices available on the Bulgarian market:

  • Fiscal devices from leading Bulgarian manufacturers;
  • Fiscal printers;
  • Barcode readers;
  • Electronic scales from Daisy, Elicom and A Class;
  • BlueCash-50 cash register and payment terminal;
  • POS terminals from MyPos and Datecs Pay;

Tip for choosing inventory software: Good quality does not necessarily mean a high price

Look for inventory software offering the best balance between price and the features you need


Once you have a clear idea of what your inventory software should include, it is time to choose the best fit. A common myth is that these systems are expensive. Your task is to choose inventory software that offers the features you need at the lowest price. 

If you still do not have a clear idea of which features meet your business's needs, we strongly recommend that you choose inventory software paid for monthly. This way, you avoid unnecessary expenses while determining which features suit you.

I-CASH retail and inventory software offers a one-month free access to the program. By taking advantage of this type of offer, you can without unnecessary expenditure, check whether the inventory software meets your goals.

Tip for choosing inventory software: Consult people with greater expertise

Do not hesitate to seek advice

As mentioned earlier, the best choice is an informed one. Sometimes, this is not an easy task. Do not hesitate to seek another opinion, but remember that every business has its own specifics. Inventory software may be ideal for one business while failing to meet another's needs.

We recommend consulting people with greater expertise, namely technical support for the inventory software you are considering. They have the knowledge to assess exactly what you need and how the software can provide it.

We believe that following this strategy will make it easy to choose the most suitable inventory software for your company.

The I-CASH Retail and Inventory Software team will gladly help you find the best solution for your business. Contact a consultant:

+359 899 991 288;

+359 887 701 224;

support@icash.bg

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