Products are what you sell to customers — the finished goods or services that appear on receipts and generate revenue.Documentation Index
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Products vs Resources
| Resources | Products | |
|---|---|---|
| What | Raw materials (inputs) | Finished goods (outputs) |
| Examples | Coffee beans, Milk | Cappuccino, Latte |
| Pricing | Cost-based | Sell price |
| Customers see | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (on POS) |
Product Properties
| Property | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Display name | ”Cappuccino” |
| Category | Grouping for POS | ”Hot Drinks” |
| Price | Selling price | $5.00 |
| SKU | Barcode/POS code | ”PROD-CAP-001” |
| Taxable | Apply tax? | Yes |
| Available | Show in POS? | Yes |
Creating Categories First
Before adding products, organize them into categories:Adding Products
Enter Product Details
- Name: What customers see
- Category: Select from your categories
- Price: Selling price (in your default currency)
- SKU: Optional barcode or POS code
- Description: Optional additional info
Configure Tax
- Taxable: Enable to apply default tax rate
- Tax Override: Set a different rate if needed (e.g., 0% for essential goods)
Coffee Shop Menu Example
| Product | Category | Price | Taxable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | Hot Drinks | $3.00 | Yes |
| Cappuccino | Hot Drinks | $5.00 | Yes |
| Latte | Hot Drinks | $5.50 | Yes |
| Iced Americano | Cold Drinks | $4.50 | Yes |
| Croissant | Pastries | $3.50 | Yes |
| Branded Mug | Merchandise | $15.00 | Yes |
How Pricing Works
When a sale is made:Products don’t track inventory directly. Inventory is tracked through Resources. The Recipe connects products to the resources they consume.
Next: Define Recipes
Link products to the resources they consume