Three weeks before
- Count the stock, and fix the differences in the software.
- Add the new stock with cost prices, sizes and colours.
- Print stickers for every new piece (and check they scan).
- Plan the offers: % off, buy 2 get 1, coupon codes, and set them up so they apply by themselves.
- Check the GST rates and HSN codes on new items.
One week before
- A login for every staff member, including temporary staff; a salesman card for each salesman.
- Set the discount limit and the PIN for big discounts and returns.
- Stock up on bill paper rolls (58 mm or 80 mm), labels and ribbons.
- Test every printer, scanner and counter, and a phone as a spare counter.
- Check that billing keeps working with the internet off.
On the day
- Open with a counted cash float at each counter.
- Hold bills for families still choosing, and serve the next customer.
- Use split payment for part cash, part UPI.
- Close with a day-end cash count: expected vs counted.
The week after
- Compare sales with last year, by day and by hour.
- See which sizes and designs sold out, and re-order them.
- Run the dead stock report, and plan clearance (see clearing dead stock).
- Thank regular customers: loyalty points or a gift voucher for the next visit.