# 5 steps to control stock in a small shop

> Reorder levels, regular stocktakes, and checking slow items.

1. Set a reorder level on your 50 most important items.
2. Check Reorder suggestions weekly and turn them into a purchase.
3. Count one category each month instead of the whole shop once a year.
4. Read the returns and damaged report to see where stock is lost.
5. Use the item card to trace any gap between the balance and the shelf.

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