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Founding offer · US$49 one-time

Smart Shop Action Plan

Bring one main shop problem. ShopsInto reviews how you work now and gives you a practical plan for what to do next, before you commit to new tools or implementation.

A focused human review and written plan. Payment details are confirmed after your request is accepted.

A useful starting point

Who it is for

The Action Plan helps you decide what to do about one defined issue. It is a focused review, not a review of every part of your business.

  • You are unsure which shop problem to tackle first.
  • You are choosing between tools or ways of working.
  • Your POS, stock, WhatsApp orders, or daily workflow need a clearer direction.
  • You want a second opinion before spending money.
  • You need a practical sequence for making one improvement.

A defined deliverable

What you receive for US$49

US$49 one-time · Founding offer

  • 30-minute remote shop review
  • Focus on one main shop problem
  • Current workflow assessment
  • Up to 3 practical technology or process options
  • One recommended direction
  • Written implementation checklist
  • Estimated implementation scope
  • One follow-up question by email
  • Delivered within 2 business days

The process

How it works

  1. 01Tell us the main problem when you request your Action Plan.
  2. 02ShopsInto reviews your current workflow and agrees the focus with you.
  3. 03Attend a 30-minute remote shop review.
  4. 04Receive a written Action Plan with options, a recommendation, and next steps.
  5. 05Implement it yourself or ask for a separately quoted Smart Shop Setup.

Clear scope

What is not included

  • Software licences
  • Hardware
  • Custom development
  • Implementation work
  • Ongoing support

Recommendations do not guarantee revenue, savings, or other business results. You decide which changes to make.

See the shape of the work

Example Action Plan

Example only — not a real customer engagement.

Business: Small independent fashion retailer
Main problem: Stock differences and WhatsApp orders are being recorded manually.

Current situation

Staff record in-store sales in the POS, but WhatsApp orders are noted in chats and stock is adjusted later.

Key issue

There is no single reliable moment when a WhatsApp order reduces available stock.

Option 1

Keep one shared stock sheet and log each sale and WhatsApp order on the same day. Lowest setup effort, but manual checks remain.

Option 2

Use the existing POS stock features, if available, and define one process for recording WhatsApp orders. Requires checking the current POS capabilities.

Option 3

Evaluate a dedicated inventory tool that can connect to the sales process. More setup and cost; only worth considering if the simpler options cannot meet the need.

Recommended direction

First test whether the existing POS can record WhatsApp orders and reserve or reduce stock at the time of acceptance. If it cannot, use one shared stock and order log as an interim process before comparing new software.

Implementation checklist

  1. Document when an order is accepted and who records it.
  2. Check the POS stock and order features with the vendor.
  3. Trial one recording process for a small set of products.
  4. Reconcile stock differences and revise the process before expanding.

Estimated scope

First phase: define one order-recording routine, check the current POS features, trial the routine with a small product set, and perform one stock reconciliation. POS configuration or integration would need separate scoping and a separate quote.

Questions still requiring validation

Can the current POS reserve stock for an unpaid order? How often do staff reconcile stock? Which order status marks a sale as confirmed?

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Your decision afterward

After the Action Plan

Do it yourself

Use ShopsInto guides and tools as you work through your plan.

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Smart Shop Setup

Ask for implementation help if you want someone to put the agreed change in place. Scope and price are quoted separately.

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Smart Shop Care

Ask about ongoing management after setup if your shop needs continued support.

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Before you request

Frequently asked questions

What can I ask about?

One main shop problem involving sales, stock, customer messages, repeated work, customer follow-up, or technology choice. We will confirm whether it fits this focused review before proceeding.

What happens during the 30-minute review?

We discuss the current workflow, the main obstacle, constraints, and the practical options worth considering.

What do I receive afterward?

A written Action Plan with up to 3 options, one recommended direction, an implementation checklist, and estimated scope. You can ask one follow-up question by email.

How quickly is it delivered?

The written Action Plan is delivered within 2 business days of the remote review.

Does US$49 include implementation?

No. Smart Shop Setup is a higher-touch service, scoped and quoted separately.

Does it include software or hardware?

No. Software licences and hardware are separate purchases if you decide they are needed.

What if my issue requires more work?

We will identify what needs further investigation. You can decide whether to request a separate Smart Shop Setup quote.

Can I start with Check My Shop for free?

Yes. Check My Shop gives you a browser-local assessment and a first priority without signing up.

How does payment work?

After your request is accepted, ShopsInto will confirm the available payment method and next steps. There is no online checkout on this page.