Inventory Control & Asset Management Software For Small Businesses

The Lite Edition

A simple, entry-level inventory management or asset tracking solution for small businesses that need essential tracking features without the complexity of a more advanced system.

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What Is a Good Inventory or Asset Tracking System for a Small Business?

Small businesses need inventory and asset tracking software that is simple to use, provides the essential tracking features they need, and can scale as their operations grow. BarCloud Lite is our simplest, entry-level option designed for small businesses and teams with straightforward inventory or asset tracking needs.

With the Lite plan, you can choose either our Inventory Management Software or Asset Tracking Software based on what your business needs to track. Choose Inventory Management Software to manage stock, supplies, quantities, locations, and inventory activity. Choose Asset Tracking Software to manage equipment, tools, IT assets, fixed assets, and other business assets.

BarCloud Lite gives small businesses an easy starting point for managing inventory or assets while giving you the ability to move to a more advanced BarCloud plan as your business and tracking needs grow.

Here is what our Lite plan can offer your business:

500

Assets

500

Stock Items

500 MB

of Storage

Lite Plan

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Inventory System
FeatureAvailability
Data importIncluded
ReceiveIncluded
MoveIncluded
IssueIncluded
DisposeIncluded
Physical InventoryIncluded
Image SupportIncluded
Document SupportIncluded
Custom reportsIncluded
Custom Barcode labelsIncluded
Par Level AlertsIncluded
Attach Pictures/DocumentsIncluded
Barcode Number GeneratorIncluded
Edit Barcodes/ReportsIncluded
Email & SMS NotificationIncluded
Graphical DashboardIncluded
MappingIncluded
AI LicenseIncluded
Advanced Cost TypesIncluded
Receive Transaction AlertsAdd-on
Advanced Stock InventoryAdd-on
Stock to Asset UD Fields (Asset Fields/Pop-up)Add-on
AdjustNot Available
KittingNot Available
BreakdownNot Available
Site TransferNot Available
PackNot Available
ShipNot Available
OrdersNot Available
Order ApprovalsNot Available
Mobile Signature CaptureNot Available
Video SupportNot Available
Advanced User SecurityNot Available
ForecastingNot Available
Add/Configure FieldsNot Available
Public QRNot Available
Historical InventoryNot Available
QuickBooks IntegrationNot Available
API AccessNot Available
Shopping CartNot Available
Active Directory IntegrationNot Available
Google Workspace IntegrationNot Available
Location Min/MaxNot Available
SAML 2.0Not Available
AuthorizationsNot Available
DisassemblyNot Available
Stock Check Out/inNot Available
Stock MaintenanceNot Available
Cart Cloud AppNot Available
Shopify IntegrationNot Available
Data Field ControlNot Available
Scheduled Email ReportingNot Available
Barcloud LayoutNot Available
Stock Shopping CartNot Available
Asset Shopping CartNot Available
ReturnNot Available
Stock cycle countNot Available
ListNot Available
picklistNot Available
Site Default LocationNot Available
Aged Inventory Location HighlightNot Available
POUDFieldNot Available
Custom Transaction Field AlertsNot Available
Asset Tracking
FeatureAvailability
Data ImportIncluded
ReceiveIncluded
MoveIncluded
Check outIncluded
Check inIncluded
DisposeIncluded
Physical InventoryIncluded
AssignsIncluded
Image SupportIncluded
Document SupportIncluded
Custom reportsIncluded
Custom Barcode labelsIncluded
Alerts (warranty & maint. Contract)Included
ReserveIncluded
Receive Transaction AlertsAdd-on
Asset Cycle CountNot Available
Scheduled MaintenanceNot Available
DepreciationNot Available
Purchase & Sales OrdersNot Available
Order ApprovalsNot Available
Mobile Signature CaptureNot Available
Video SupportNot Available
Advanced User SecurityNot Available
Add/Configure FieldsNot Available
Public QRNot Available
API AccessNot Available
My Work AssetsNot Available
Active Directory IntegrationNot Available
Google Workspace IntegrationNot Available
SAML 2.0Not Available
AuthorizationsNot Available
AdjustNot Available
PickNot Available
PicklistNot Available
Asset Sales OrderNot Available

FAQs

What is the best inventory management software for a small business?

The best inventory management software for a small business should be easy to use, provide essential inventory control features, and be able to scale as the business grows. BarCloud Lite is an entry-level inventory management system designed for smaller businesses that need a straightforward way to track stock, supplies, quantities, locations, and inventory activity.

What is the best asset tracking software for a small business?

The best asset tracking software for a small business should make it easy to know what equipment and assets you have, where they are, and who has them. BarCloud Lite provides essential asset tracking tools for small businesses that need to manage equipment, tools, IT assets, fixed assets, and other business assets.

What is a good inventory system for a small business?

A good small business inventory system should help you maintain accurate inventory records, monitor stock quantities, track item locations, and record inventory transactions. BarCloud Lite provides essential inventory tracking and inventory control capabilities for businesses that do not need a more advanced inventory management system.

How can a small business keep track of inventory?

Small businesses can use inventory management software with barcode scanning to digitally track stock, supplies, quantities, locations, receiving, movement, issuing, and physical inventory. Using a small business inventory system can provide a more organized and scalable alternative to manually tracking inventory with spreadsheets or paper records.

How can a small business keep track of equipment and assets?

Small businesses can use asset tracking software to keep digital records of equipment, tools, IT assets, fixed assets, and other business property. Barcode and QR code asset tracking can help businesses identify individual assets and keep track of their locations, assignments, status, and activity.

What is the difference between inventory management and asset tracking?

Inventory management software is generally used to track stock, supplies, materials, quantities, and inventory movement. Asset tracking software is generally used to manage individually identifiable equipment, tools, IT assets, fixed assets, and other items throughout their lifecycle. BarCloud Lite allows small businesses to choose either Inventory Management Software or Asset Tracking Software depending on what they need to track.

Can a small business use barcode inventory software?

Yes. Barcode inventory software can help small businesses scan and track inventory instead of relying entirely on manual data entry. A barcode inventory system can make everyday processes such as receiving, moving, issuing, and counting stock easier to record and manage.

Is inventory management software better than spreadsheets for a small business?

Spreadsheets can work for businesses with very small or simple inventories, but they can become difficult to maintain as inventory activity increases. Inventory management software provides a centralized system for tracking quantities, locations, transactions, and other inventory information, making it easier to maintain organized inventory records as a business grows.

What should a small business look for in inventory management software?

Small businesses should consider ease of use, inventory tracking capabilities, barcode scanning, location tracking, reporting, mobile access, integrations, implementation requirements, and scalability when choosing inventory management software. The right inventory system will depend on the number of items, users, locations, and inventory processes the business needs to manage.

What should a small business look for in asset tracking software?

Small businesses should consider barcode and QR code scanning, asset locations, assignments, check-in and check-out capabilities, reporting, mobile access, and scalability when choosing asset tracking software. The right system should make it easy to track business equipment and assets today while providing room to grow as tracking requirements become more complex.

Is there inventory management software for businesses with fewer than 500 items?

Yes. Small businesses with fewer than 500 stock items may not need a large enterprise inventory management system. BarCloud Lite supports up to 500 stock items, making it an entry-level option for businesses that need essential inventory tracking capabilities.

Is there asset tracking software for businesses with fewer than 500 assets?

Yes. BarCloud Lite supports up to 500 assets and is designed for smaller businesses and organizations that need essential asset tracking capabilities without requiring a more advanced system.

Can inventory management software grow with a small business?

Yes. Scalable inventory management software allows a small business to start with the capabilities it needs today and add more advanced functionality as its inventory, users, locations, or operational requirements grow. Businesses that outgrow BarCloud Lite can move to a more advanced BarCloud plan.

What is the most basic, entry-level version of BarCloud?

BarCloud Lite is our most basic, streamlined option for small businesses and organizations with straightforward inventory management or asset tracking needs. Asset Lite ranges from $39.95 to $500 per month per user, while Inventory Lite ranges from $49.95 to $500 per month per user, depending on your organization’s needs and configuration.

Because BarCloud is not a one-size-fits-all solution, the best way to determine exactly what your business needs is to schedule a personalized demo. A BarCloud specialist will learn what you need to track, understand your current processes and challenges, and recommend the software and configuration that best fit your specific operation.

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