Getting Started
Welcome to Shopybook! This guide will help you set up and use all features of our platform.
Quick Tip: Shopybook is designed for ease of use. Follow these steps in order for the smoothest setup experience.
What is Shopybook?
Shopybook is a comprehensive business management platform designed specifically for Kenyan small businesses. It helps you manage:
Product Inventory
Sales & POS
Services
Staff
Customers
Reports
Account Setup
Step 1: Create Your Account
1
Visit Registration Page
Go to https://shopybook.com/register or click "Get Started" on the homepage.
- Enter your full name
- Provide a valid email address
- Create a strong password
- Confirm your password
2
Verify Your Email
Check your email inbox for a verification link from Shopybook.
Check your spam folder if you don't see it within 5 minutes.
3
Login to Dashboard
After verification, login at https://shopybook.com/login to access your dashboard.
Business Setup
Setting Up Your Business Profile
1
Choose Business Type
Select what describes your business best:
- Product-Based: Sell physical products (retail, wholesale)
- Service-Based: Offer services (salon, garage, consultancy)
- Both: Sell products and offer services
2
Complete Business Information
Fill in the following details:
- Business name
- Business email
- Phone number
- Physical address
- Business registration number (optional)
- KRA PIN (optional)
3
Upload Business Logo
Add your business logo for a professional appearance on receipts and invoices.
Product Management
Adding Products
Single Product Entry
Navigate to Products → Add Product
- Enter product name
- Set SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)
- Add description
- Set selling price
- Set cost price (for profit tracking)
- Select category
- Add initial stock quantity
- Set low stock threshold
- Upload product image
Bulk Import
Import multiple products at once using Excel/CSV:
- Go to Products → Bulk Import
- Download the template file
- Fill in your products (name, price, stock, etc.)
- Upload the completed file
- Review and confirm the import
Pro Tip: Use the OCR feature (Take Photo) to scan product labels and automatically fill in product details!
Inventory Management
Receiving Stock
Proper Stock Receipt Process
Always use the Receive Stock feature for accurate accounting:
- Go to Products → Receive Stock
- Select supplier
- Add products and quantities received
- Enter unit cost for each product
- Add invoice number (if available)
- Save the stock receipt
This creates a proper audit trail and tracks your purchase costs for accurate profit calculations.
Low Stock Notifications
Get automatic alerts when products run low:
- Email notifications sent to business email
- Dashboard notifications
- 24-hour cooldown to prevent spam
Sales & Point of Sale (POS)
Making a Sale
Using the POS System
- Go to Sales → POS
- Search and add products to cart
- Adjust quantities as needed
- Select customer (or use "Walk-in Customer")
- Choose payment method
- Complete the sale
- Print receipt (optional)
Managing Customers
Add New Customer
Navigate to Sales → Customers → Add Customer
- Enter customer name
- Add phone number
- Add email (optional)
- Track customer purchase history
Service Management
Setting Up Services
Create a Service
Go to Services → Add Service
- Enter service name (e.g., "Haircut", "Oil Change")
- Set service price
- Add service description
- Set duration (optional)
Booking Services
Create a Service Booking
- Go to Service Bookings → New Booking
- Select customer
- Choose service(s)
- Assign staff member
- Set date and time
- Mark payment status
Staff Management
Adding Staff Members
Register New Staff
Navigate to Staff → Add Staff
- Enter staff name
- Add employee ID
- Set position/role
- Enter contact information
- Set salary amount
- Choose payment frequency (daily, weekly, monthly)
Salary Advances
Managing Salary Advances
Go to Salary Advances
- Create advance requests
- Approve or reject requests
- Track advance balances
- Auto-deduct from salaries
Commission Tracking
For sales-based staff, set up commission structures and track earnings automatically.
Supplier Management
Adding Suppliers
Register a Supplier
Go to Suppliers → Add Supplier
- Enter supplier/company name
- Add contact person
- Enter email and phone
- Add address details
- Set payment terms (Net 30, Net 60, etc.)
- Set credit limit (optional)
- Add company registration details
Tracking Purchases
View complete purchase history per supplier:
- Total amount spent
- Number of orders
- Last order date
- All stock receipts
Returns & Refunds
Processing Returns
Create a Return
- Go to Returns & Refunds → New Return
- Select the original order
- Choose return type (Full or Partial)
- Select reason category
- Provide detailed reason
- Set restocking fee (optional)
- Choose whether to return items to stock
Return Workflow
Approval Process
- Pending: Return request created
- Approved: Manager approves the return
- Completed: Refund processed and stock returned
Password verification required for all return actions.
Reports & Analytics
Available Reports
Sales Reports
Comprehensive sales analytics:
- Sales by period
- Top-selling products
- Sales by payment method
- Customer purchase patterns
Product Performance
Analyze product performance:
- Best sellers
- Slow-moving items
- Stock turnover rates
- Profit margins
Customer Analytics
Understand your customers:
- Top customers
- Customer lifetime value
- Repeat purchase rate
- Customer acquisition
Profit & Loss
Complete financial overview:
- Revenue breakdown
- Cost analysis
- Net profit/loss
- Period comparisons
Exporting Reports
All reports can be exported as:
PDF
Excel
CSV
Settings & Configuration
General Settings
Configure Your Business
Go to Settings → All Settings
- General: Currency, timezone, language
- POS: Receipt settings, auto-print
- Inventory: Low stock threshold, auto-deduct
- Notifications: Email alerts, dashboard notifications
- Invoice: Customize invoice layout and terms
- Tax: VAT settings, tax calculations
- Display: Items per page, dark mode
- Security: Session timeout, 2FA
Tax Management
Configure Tax Settings
Navigate to Tax Management
- Enable/disable tax
- Set VAT rate (16% for Kenya)
- Choose tax type (inclusive/exclusive)
- Add KRA PIN
- Configure tax display on receipts
Help & Support
Email Support
For technical issues or questions:
support@shopybook.com
Response time: 24-48 hours
Phone Support
Call us for urgent assistance:
0717 745 891
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EAT
Can't find what you're looking for?
Contact our support team and we'll be happy to help you get the most out of Shopybook.