HOW TO AVOID RUNNING OUT OF SUPPLIES & PRODUCT

There’s nothing worse than running out of supplies right when you need them or receiving your order and realizing you forgot something. With a few simple changes, being on top of your inventory can be manageable and you’ll soon learn what works best for your business! 

Make a List + Set Reminders 

One simple way to avoid forgetting anything when ordering product is to write it down as soon as you think about it. Always have an ongoing list of what needs to be ordered and things that need to be done. If you find yourself frequently forgetting things I suggest setting a reoccurring reminder such as “open a new adhesive” at the start of each month. 

Never go Below Half

Like a full tank of gas, it seems like the first half lasts longer tricking your mind that the second half will also last, but in reality your tank is empty before you realize. Anytime your lash tray is half empty add it to the order list and if you typically stock 2 trays each consider 1 full tray half and so on so forth. This rule applies to all of your supplies because it’s better to be stocked up than improvising for replacements and also allows for some wiggle room so you can place one large order compared to multiple small orders just to get by.

Keep an “Empties Pile”

Similar to keeping an ongoing list a great way to keep track of what you’re actually using is to keep a pile of all your empty products. This is helpful when you’re trying to figure out what your most used products are. I love doing this with my eyelash trays so I never miss a size when reordering. 

Regular Inventory Day 

If you’ve ever worked retail you know there are designated inventory days during the year and it’s a good practice to incorporate into our lash businesses! Personally I like to go through my entire stock once every 3ish months because that’s how often I order a large order. It shows me if I’m ordering regularly enough and it also shows me what products I don’t need to reorder. 

Monthly Subscriptions

We are all about convenience these days, so if all else fails then sign up for auto ship and don’t think about it again! Did you know here at Lash Essential we offer a monthly subscription for adhesive? It’s a lifesaver. And if you order anything from Amazon you can also get it auto shipped however often you need. It’s so simple!