POS for hardware stores and the contractors who use them
Sell 2.5 metres of cable, 3 kg of nails and a box of screws on one bill. Contractors get their discount by themselves and pay at the end of the job, and you always know who owes what.
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The hardware counter, untangled
Bins full of parts, odd units and customers who buy on account. These are the headaches we hear most.
Nothing comes in whole units
Cable by the metre, nails by the kilo and paint by the litre turn every bill into mental arithmetic.
Set the unit on each product and type the quantity with decimals, such as 2.5 m or 0.75 kg. POS does the maths.
Contractors expect their rate
Every contractor wants "the usual discount", and new staff never know who gets what.
Tag them Contractor and give the tag its own discount. It goes on their bill by itself, and staff can still change it if needed.
Site orders on credit
A builder takes material for three sites and pays when the client pays him.
Bill each order as Due. Their ledger shows every bill and payment, so the month-end call is short.
Slow parts tie up money
Fittings that never move take up shelf space and money you could spend on what sells.
Stock Summary & Valuation and Dead Stock reports show what you hold, what it cost and what has not sold.
How a hardware sale flows
- Find the part
Search by name or short code, or scan the barcode on boxed goods.
- Enter the quantity
Type metres, kilos or litres with decimals, or pieces for boxed items.
- Choose the buyer
Add the contractor so their tag discount applies, then settle or bill as Due.
- Reorder the runners
Low stock shows on the dashboard, and the next purchase restocks it.
Tools for a hardware business
Any unit, any decimal
Units like kg, m and litres with quantities up to three decimals.
Contractor discounts
Customer tags with their own automatic percentage or fixed discount.
Credit ledgers
Due bills, payments and balance for every account customer.
VAT or sales tax invoices
Full invoices with the builder's VAT number for site and project billing.
Stock valuation
Opening, purchased, sold, adjusted and closing stock, valued at cost.
Purchases and vendors
Supplier purchases, vendor payments and returns with debit notes.
Get the counter ready
- Import your parts list from Excel with units, prices and VAT or sales tax groups.
- Give your fast movers short codes cashiers can remember.
- Create a Contractor tag with its discount and tag your regulars.
- Set reorder levels on cement, pipes and other fast movers.
- Add your suppliers as vendors.
Add more Ellibo apps when you need them
One account, the same customers, items and team in every app.
AccountingContractor dues and supplier bills in your books. InventoryKeep a back-room warehouse and share one count with the shop. CRMFollow up on bulk quotes for builders and projects.POS Retail for hardware stores: FAQ
Can I sell cable by the metre and nails by the kilo?
Yes. Set each product's unit, such as m or kg, and type the quantity on the bill with up to three decimals.
Can contractors get a different price?
POS gives contractors their rate through a customer tag with an automatic discount, such as 5%. It goes on the bill as soon as you add the contractor.
Can I keep credit accounts for builders?
Yes. Bill them as Due. Each customer's ledger shows bills and payments, and the Outstanding Dues report lists every balance.
Can I give a VAT or sales tax invoice for a site?
Yes. Make a full invoice under Sales with the customer's VAT number, download it as a PDF and track what is paid.
How do I find parts that are not selling?
Run the Dead Stock report for a long period. It shows products that did not sell, their value and the date they last sold.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Billing is free forever. Stock tracking, purchases and the stock reports are on paid plans.
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