User Guide & Documentation

Everything you need to know to master Shopybook and grow your business. From getting started to advanced features, we've got you covered.

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:

  1. Go to Products → Bulk Import
  2. Download the template file
  3. Fill in your products (name, price, stock, etc.)
  4. Upload the completed file
  5. 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:

  1. Go to Products → Receive Stock
  2. Select supplier
  3. Add products and quantities received
  4. Enter unit cost for each product
  5. Add invoice number (if available)
  6. 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
  1. Go to Sales → POS
  2. Search and add products to cart
  3. Adjust quantities as needed
  4. Select customer (or use "Walk-in Customer")
  5. Choose payment method
  6. Complete the sale
  7. 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
  1. Go to Service Bookings → New Booking
  2. Select customer
  3. Choose service(s)
  4. Assign staff member
  5. Set date and time
  6. 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
  1. Go to Returns & Refunds → New Return
  2. Select the original order
  3. Choose return type (Full or Partial)
  4. Select reason category
  5. Provide detailed reason
  6. Set restocking fee (optional)
  7. 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:

+254 XXX XXX XXX

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.

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