Products and Stock
Scale barcodes: selling products by weight
If you sell cheese, cold cuts, bulk goods or meals by weight, you weigh the item and stick on a barcode label. That code changes with every weighing — because the weight (or the price) is written inside it. That's why it never matches the code ...
What the stock alerts mean
At the top of the Stock screen sits the Alerts panel, with everything that needs your attention. Tap it to expand and see how many products are in each situation. Every alert is a shortcut: tap it and Jarbas filters the list to show exactly those ...
How to find expired products, ones about to expire, or with the wrong cost price
The Stock screen has a filter that answers three different questions: how much you have, what's about to expire, and what has the cost priced wrong. Where it is Open Stock and tap the filter icon. On the Filters screen, the first item is Filter mode. ...
Lot depletion strategy: which lot goes out first on a sale
When a product has several lots in stock and you make a sale, Jarbas has to decide which lot to take from. That rule applies to your whole account, and you choose which one to use. Where to set it Configurations › Orders and Sales › Lot control ...
How to allow negative stock (selling when you're out)
By default, Jarbas won't let you sell a product that has run out. If you work to order, make things on demand or deliver later, you can allow the sale even with zero stock. How to turn it on Open the product and go to the Stock tab. Turn on Can stock ...
How to raise or lower the price of several products by a percentage
Need to reprice your whole list by 10%? You can do it in one go, without opening product by product. Available on Jarbas's large screen — computer or tablet, in table view. It doesn't appear on a phone. How to do it Go to Products. Tick the products ...
How to nest categories inside categories (Superior Category)
You can put one category inside another. Soft drinks and Juices inside Drinks, for example. The one on top is the Superior Category. How to do it Open the category that will become a subcategory (or create a new one). Tap the Superior Category field. ...
How to use tags on products
Tags are free-form labels you put on a product to keep yourself organised: sale, imported, fragile, summer. They show up in your product list. How to add them Open the product and go to the Tags field. Type the tag and separate them with a comma — as ...
How to sync the sale and cost price across all variations
When a product has variations (colour, size, flavour), each variation keeps its own price. Changing the product's price does not change the variations' — unless you ask it to. How to sync Open the product and change the Sale Price. Just below the ...
How to let Jarbas calculate your sale price from the markup
Instead of typing a sale price for each product, you enter the cost and the markup, and Jarbas works out the price for you. When the cost changes, the price follows. How to turn it on Open the product. In the Sale Price field, tap the gear icon ...
Can I apply a discount to multiple products at once?
Yes! Jarbas allows you to apply bulk discounts, meaning you can discount several products at the same time. However, this feature is available only for Premium plan users. If you’re not on the Premium plan yet, you’ll need to upgrade to access it. ...
Why is my inventory showing different numbers on another device?
Sometimes, when you log into your Jarbas account on a different phone, your inventory may show different quantities. This usually happens because of filters applied on one of the devices or because the data hasn’t fully synced. Follow the steps below ...
My product/service category isn’t showing up. What could be happening?
If the product or service categories you created aren’t showing up, or seem to have “disappeared”, it’s usually related to data syncing or a temporary loading issue. Follow the steps below to fix it: 1. Sync your data On the home screen, tap ...
My product or service isn’t showing up. What should I do?
Sometimes, users notice that their products or services “disappear” or simply don’t show up in the list. This is usually related to active filters, data sync issues, or a login session problem. Follow the steps below to fix it. 1. Check your filters ...
How Product Combos Work
Product combos are a great way to offer multiple items together at a special price, simplify promotions, and speed up customer service. They help increase your average ticket value and make it easier to manage bundles you sell frequently. To create a ...
How to Differentiate Between Products and Services in Jarbas
In Jarbas, understanding the distinction between products and services is essential for streamlining your business operations. Let's break down these categories with real-life examples to show how each one functions within Jarbas. Products What Are ...
How to Manage Lot Control in Jarbas?
Setting Up Lot Control: Navigate to the Stock tab after your product is set up. Turn on Control Stock and Control Lots. Adding to a Lot: Click the number displayed in the center of the screen to input the amount you want to add to the lot. Updating ...
How to Bulk Upload All My Products at Once? (Bulk Import)
The bulk import feature is a game-changer for anyone needing to upload multiple products in one go. It saves you time and ensures all your product information is added accurately, without having to enter each product manually. Whether you’re ...
How to Share Your Online Catalog
Your store’s online catalog is compiled from the products you upload to the app, serving as the platform where your customers place orders and make purchases. Before you share it, make sure to configure it to your liking by checking the guidelines ...
How to Highlight Products in Your App and Online Catalog
If you manage a large inventory or aim to increase sales for certain products, this feature is designed for you. To activate it, navigate to the Products menu. Select the product you wish to highlight and tap on Highlight this product. Then, click ...
How to Delete a Product
Go to the Products menu, located at the bottom of the screen. Select the desired product from the list or use the search function to find it. Tap on the chosen product. In the top right corner of the screen, find the trash can icon. Tap on it. ...
How to Create Categories for Your Products
Categories streamline the product launch process by providing shortcuts on the sales screen. To create a new category, follow these steps: Go to the Products menu on the bottom toolbar. In the Categories tab, tap the addition sign (+) located at the ...
How to register a measurable product (kg, meter, liter, etc.)
The first step to registering a product that is sold in measurements is to create a new item. To do this, tap the + button located at the bottom of the screen, and then select Product. Fill in the required fields in the registration form and add a ...
How to Register a Product?
Discover how easy and straightforward it is to register a product in Jarbas. To start, access the main menu and tap on the Plus (+) button at the bottom of the screen. In the menu that pops up, tap on the Products option. A page dedicated to product ...