How to Create SKU Codes for Products | Square POS + Market Tips

Learn inventory management for your handmade products using easy SKU numbers! Want to make craft fair checkout way easier? In this video, I’m walking you through how I organize and create SKU numbers for all of my handmade products at Garden Girl Studio—and how I use them with Square at markets! I’ll show you: ✨ How I structure simple 4–5 digit SKU numbers ✨ How I organize my inventory in a spreadsheet ✨ How I add SKUs to Square for fast and easy checkout ✨ Why this system makes it so much easier to delegate and track what’s selling Whether you’re a fellow maker, vendor, or small business owner looking for more efficiency at your next pop-up or art market, I hope this gives you some helpful ideas! 🧵 Find my handmade goods + fiber art at: https://www.gardengirlstudio.com/shop 📲 Let’s connect on Instagram:   / gardengirlstudio   #CraftFairTips #SquarePOS #HandmadeBusiness #MarketPrep #SmallBusinessTips #SKUorganization #GardenGirlStudio 🌼 Favorite Market Tools: Apple Ipad: https://amzn.to/3Fqy0TU Revolving Tablet Stand: https://amzn.to/3w0ur2k Square Reader: https://amzn.to/3Fo7ZVk Tall Folding Chair: https://amzn.to/3Ho1EK1 Kraft Paper Bags Small: https://amzn.to/4mwIEJA Kraft Paper Bags Medium: https://amzn.to/4mxxVyA Kraft Paper Bags Large: https://amzn.to/4kaEHIV Cardboard Inserts: https://amzn.to/3HbnNLE Clothing Hanger Size Markers: https://amzn.to/4dDhtsG Clothing Size Stickers: https://amzn.to/3SkD53e Jewelry Boxes: https://amzn.to/4mucIFx Ink Pad: https://amzn.to/43BkK79 Safety Pins for Price Tags: https://amzn.to/4dxN0fu Decorative Wooden Crates: https://amzn.to/4dC8CHA Binder Clips and Paper Clips: https://amzn.to/45pgQRb Cello Bags (I use for Stickers & Bookmarks): https://amzn.to/3SjnbWE Portable Power Bank: https://amzn.to/4ktFsND Business Card Holder: https://amzn.to/45mOK9e Liquid Death Iced Tea: https://amzn.to/4mwdou5 CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 0:32 Why I Use a SKU System 1:09 How I Structure My SKU Numbers 4:28 Creating a Simple Inventory Spreadsheet 7:10 Adding a New Product & SKU in Square 12:01 Why Price Tags Make Checkout Easier 13:52 Cashing People Out at Markets (iPad Demo) 16:01 Viewing Sales Reports & Product Performance 16:34 Final Thoughts: Keep it Simple & Consistent Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links in the description are affiliate links that help you support this channel at no additional cost to you. A few MORE of my favorite Market Display Products: Wooden Earring Table Stand: https://amzn.to/4i9X7rn Tiered Earring Display: https://amzn.to/3Y0Xuxo Mannequin Head: https://amzn.to/4iieeHQ Necklace Display Bust: https://amzn.to/4ikvjRt Shirt Display Stand: https://amzn.to/3Emv9uU Sticker Display Stand: https://amzn.to/3RVcrxj Shelf Folding Shelf Display (These are the new shelves we used in this video. Warning: A couple arrived damaged for us, but we made do. See other folding shelf link below, for another shelving unit I LOVE): https://amzn.to/4iml137 5 Tier Foldable Shelf Display (LOVE this display shelf too!) https://amzn.to/4del53z Spinning Jewelry Display Stand: https://amzn.to/42hwpbW Cube Storage Display (I used as a display in this market!): https://amzn.to/3WhQDiQ Mini Easel Displays (Multiple Sizes available!): https://amzn.to/3xTnYGS S Hooks for Hanging Products: https://amzn.to/4bcbuZ7 LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS with classes on Skillshare! New to Skillshare? Use my teacher referral link for a FREE one month Skillshare trial https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/profi... LET’S CONNECT: Website: https://www.gardengirlstudio.com/ Spoonflower Shop: https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/... Instagram:   / gardengirlstudio   Facebook:   / gardengirlstudio   Pinterest:   / gardengirlstudio