Odoo for stationery and book shops

What stationery and book shops need from billing software, how Odoo fits, and what to check before buying. We are a Odoo partner and set it up for free.

Common problems in stationery and book shops

  • Very many low-value items
  • Bulk orders from schools and offices on credit
  • Seasonal rush at the start of the school year

What to check in Odoo for stationery and book shops

These are the features stationery and book shops rely on most. On the demo we show how each works in Odoo and which edition includes it.

  • Barcode billingPrint barcode labels and bill by scanning, which is faster and avoids picking the wrong item.
  • Estimates and quotationsSend a quotation first and convert it into a sale invoice when the customer confirms.
  • Udhaar and payment remindersSee who owes how much and send payment reminders, so credit (udhaar) does not get forgotten.
  • Units and conversionsSell in one unit and buy in another, such as box and piece or bag and kg.
  • Stock trackingStock goes down with every sale and up with every purchase entry, so the stock report stays current.
  • Thermal receipt printingPrint small receipts on 2-inch and 3-inch thermal printers at the counter.

Is Odoo the right fit?

Best forGrowing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system.
Runs onWeb (cloud or self-hosted), Android and iOS
Keep in mindNeeds setup by someone who knows Odoo · full overview

What we set up for a stationery shop

  1. Your item list with GST rates and HSN codes, imported from Excel or entered with you
  2. Opening stock
  3. Invoice format, logo and thermal receipt printing
  4. Customer and supplier balances so udhaar starts correct
  5. A training call for you and your staff

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Questions people ask

Is Odoo good for stationery and book shops?

Odoo suits growing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system. For stationery and book shops, check that the plan you buy includes barcode billing, estimates and quotations and udhaar and payment reminders.

What should stationery and book shops check before buying Odoo?

Make sure the plan covers barcode billing, estimates and quotations, udhaar and payment reminders, units and conversions, stock tracking and thermal receipt printing. Ask for a demo using your own items.

Can I get a Odoo demo for my stationery shop?

Yes. We install it, add your items and opening stock, set GST rates and printing, and train you on a call.

Which Odoo plan suits stationery and book shops?

Stationery shops usually start with Silver and move to Gold during the busy season if they add firms.

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