[Jewelry making - Article 00573] - [Orchid] Streamlining the grueling process of inventory

[Victoria T. Flaherty]

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Hi everyone!

    Please help me!!!   I'm drowning in inventory!!!  I need to finally
    do a physical inventory of my components, findings, beads, pearls,
    yadda, yadda. And, yes, I have not done inventory of my components,
    finished jewelry, yes. I just felt so overwhelmed with that part,
    that I've "approximated" inventory usage each year. 

    I have strongly resisted this in the past, but can't any longer.  If
    my store is to be successful, I know I have to do this.  I'm hoping
    those of you who have a shop and/or have experience with inventory
    can help.  How do you "do" inventory?  Do you count every bead?? 
    (the thought of counting 5M 2mm gold beads, makes me shiver ;)  do
    you do categories?  How do you have yours set up?  I do not have any
    employees, so I'll be doing this task by myself.  I'd appreciate any
    and all suggestions, especially shortcuts, if any exist ;D. 

    Ack!! Once this is done, then onward to get my website up and
    going!!! LOL!!!!  Although, I just purchased Quicken for
    business/home......I promised I'd get computerized this year!!  I'm
    not sure the package is the best one, but it's certainly better than
    doing it manually!!! 

    Thanks so much for reading this and if you respond, for taking the
    time to do so! 

Victoria T. Flaherty 
www.jewelrybyvictoria.com

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