{"id":1192,"date":"2019-01-17T08:44:12","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T08:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tantolabels.com\/blog\/?p=1192"},"modified":"2019-01-17T08:49:01","modified_gmt":"2019-01-17T08:49:01","slug":"small-business-barcodes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tantolabels.com\/blog\/small-business-barcodes\/","title":{"rendered":"Does My Small Business Need Barcodes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Running a small business is time-consuming and often stressful. With a barcode system, your company can operate much more efficiently, and it\u2019ll save you a great deal of worry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Barcodes aren\u2019t just for major retailers. They\u2019re an easy and cost-effective way for small businesses to streamline their processes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This gives you more time to deal with the things that really matter, like perfecting your master plan to take your business to the next level!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tantolabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Small-Business-Barcodes-2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1197 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tantolabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Small-Business-Barcodes-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Does My Small Business Need Barcodes?\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tantolabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Small-Business-Barcodes-2-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tantolabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Small-Business-Barcodes-2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tantolabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Small-Business-Barcodes-2-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Here\u2019s How Barcodes Can Work For You<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>1. Save time and money \u2013 always a good thing<\/h3>\n<p>Link every product to your inventory database with its own unique barcode. The inventory database automatically updates with each purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Stock checks can be done in a moment and new supplies can be re-ordered quickly \u2013 either automatically (with the right software) or manually. The choice is yours, but either way, you\u2019ll save time and money by eliminating mistakes arising from over or under-stocking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Apply price changes quickly and accurately, because when this goes wrong it\u2019s horrible<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Prices are constantly fluctuating and it can be a real headache to ensure your pricing is always up to date. Barcodes allow changes to be managed in an instant.<\/p>\n<p>When the database is amended, the correct rate is automatically applied to the relevant barcode. There\u2019s no need to waste time checking and re-labelling individual items.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Speed up invoicing and keep track of orders \u2013 who wouldn\u2019t want that?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Barcodes can incorporate customer reference numbers or invoice numbers, making it quick and easy to link payment to the correct customer when it\u2019s received.<\/p>\n<p>That means no more time spent trying to track down missing payments that have ended up in the wrong account \u2013 because trying to find missing money is hugely frustrating.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Small but reassuringly professional<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Barcodes probably don\u2019t seem like significant marketing tools, but they\u2019ll help create a favourable impression with your customers, and first impressions count.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the size of your business your customers need to be sure you\u2019re efficient and reliable, right from the start. Barcodes on products, together with an accurate and speedy invoice system, tells customers they\u2019re in safe hands. It\u2019s all part of being trustworthy and professional.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Grow your business without the pain \u2013 yes please!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You may be small now but chances are you\u2019re looking to grow. Whether you\u2019re selling one item or thousands, your barcode and inventory system will work in exactly the same way.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, yearly stock checks and tax returns are infinitely easier when inventories are up to date and accurate. Taking the pain away from dealing with HMRC has got to be worth a go!<\/p>\n<p>Efficient back-office processes give you the time and the energy to focus on developing new products and services and reaching new customers. It\u2019s so much easier to grow your business if you\u2019re not distracted by annoying administrative details.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Do You Get Your Own Barcodes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can buy them or create your own with specialist software, but make sure your barcodes are unique. You don\u2019t want to get muddled up with someone else\u2019s products or have problems with rogue traders.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gs1uk.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GSI<\/a><\/strong> is the recognised authority for barcode standards globally. This is a good place to check out the latest information.<\/p>\n<p>Or, you can just talk to the friendly folk at <strong>Tanto Labels.<\/strong> We\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tantolabels.com\/products\">leading supplier<\/a> of barcode numbers and plain and pre-printed labels. Alternatively, if you prefer to do it yourself we\u2019ve got all the necessary hardware and software.<\/p>\n<p>Whichever you prefer, we\u2019ll guide you through the whole process, and our after-sales service is second to none.<\/p>\n<div data-counters='1' data-style='square' data-size='regular' data-url='https:\/\/tantolabels.com\/blog\/small-business-barcodes\/' data-title='Does My Small Business Need Barcodes?' class='linksalpha_container linksalpha_app_3'><a href='\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/share?network='facebook' class='linksalpha_icon_facebook'><\/a><a href='\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/share?network='twitter' class='linksalpha_icon_twitter'><\/a><a href='\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/share?network='googleplus' class='linksalpha_icon_googleplus'><\/a><a href='\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/share?network='mail' class='linksalpha_icon_mail'><\/a><\/div><div data-position='' data-url='https:\/\/tantolabels.com\/blog\/small-business-barcodes\/' data-title='Does My Small Business Need Barcodes?' class='linksalpha_container linksalpha_app_7'><a href='\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/share?network='facebook' class='linksalpha_icon_facebook'><\/a><a href='\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/share?network='twitter' class='linksalpha_icon_twitter'><\/a><a href='\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/share?network='googleplus' class='linksalpha_icon_googleplus'><\/a><a href='\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/share?network='mail' class='linksalpha_icon_mail'><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running a small business is time-consuming and often stressful. With a barcode system, your company can operate much more efficiently, and it\u2019ll save you a great deal of worry. Barcodes aren\u2019t just for major retailers. They\u2019re an easy and cost-effective way for small businesses to streamline their processes. This gives you more time to deal with the things that really matter, like perfecting your master plan to take your business to the next level! Here\u2019s How Barcodes Can Work For You &nbsp; 1. Save time and money \u2013 always a good thing Link every product to your inventory database with its own unique barcode. The inventory database automatically updates with each purchase. Stock checks can be done in a moment and new supplies can be re-ordered quickly \u2013 either automatically (with the right software) or manually. The choice is yours, but either way, you\u2019ll save time and money by eliminating mistakes arising from over or under-stocking. &nbsp; 2. Apply price changes quickly and accurately, because when this goes wrong it\u2019s horrible Prices are constantly fluctuating and it can be a real headache to ensure your pricing is always up to date. Barcodes allow changes to be managed in an instant. 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